Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V

Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 petrol description

Hatchback Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V has been produced from October, 1998 to June, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.4 litres, which produces power of 75 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 126 Nm (Newton metres) on 3800 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder engine camshaft is driven by belt. Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 400 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 3.2 litres.

Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 168 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.4 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 34 litres, which means you'll be able to drive up to 440 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 580 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this Volkswagen (VW) is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real Volkswagen Lupo fuel consumption.

Volkswagen Lupo safety

During safety testing Volkswagen Lupo has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Volkswagen Lupo is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Volkswagen Lupo got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Volkswagen Lupo version with manual gearbox (Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.9 seconds faster (in 12 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 19 % - 6.1 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 6.6 litres per 100 km.

Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V technical data

Model: Volkswagen Lupo 1.4 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 1998. October ... 2005. June 
Engine: 1390 cm3 Petrol CO2 emissions: 180 g/km
Power: 75 HP ON 5000 RPM Torque: 126 NM ON 3800 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 168 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.5 (combined) 10.4 (urban) 5.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.5 l/100km (31.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 34 litres (9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.53m (length) 1.64m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters
Gross weight: 800 kg

Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V engine BBY

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 400,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1390 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 76.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 3.2 litres (3.4 quarts)
Power 75 HP ON 5000 RPM
Torque 126 NM ON 3800 RPM
Start of production (year) 2001
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Polo Skoda Octavia Skoda Fabia Audi A2 and 4 other models

All Volkswagen Lupo hatchback [1998 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.0 1.0 Petrol 50 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 1999 1.2 TDI Nov 1999 — Jun 2005 1.2 Diesel 61 HP 3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 2001 1.4 Jan 2001 — Jun 2005 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 2001 1.4 Jan 2001 — Jun 2005 1.4 Petrol 60 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 16V 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (4)
Volkswagen Lupo 1999 1.4 16V Oct 1999 — Jun 2005 1.4 Petrol 100 HP 6.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 2003 1.4 16V FSI Mar 2003 — Jan 2004 1.4 Petrol 105 HP 4.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 1999 1.4 TDI Oct 1999 — Jun 2005 1.4 Diesel 75 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.6 16V GTI Sep 2002 — Jun 2005 1.6 Petrol 125 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6)
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.7 SDI 1.7 Diesel 60 HP 4.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Volkswagen Lupo 1998 reviews
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