Volkswagen Lupo 1999 vs Fiat Panda 1991
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 1.1 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Lupo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Fiat Panda) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 61 HP | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 83 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Lupo engine produces 11 HP more power than Fiat Panda, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Fiat Panda. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Lupo consumes 3.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Panda, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Lupo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 540 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 34 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Lupo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.53 m | 3.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.49 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Lupo is larger. Volkswagen Lupo is 12 cm longer than the Fiat Panda, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Lupo is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
830 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.8 metres more than that of the Fiat Panda, which means Volkswagen Lupo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`210 | 800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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