Volkswagen Lupo

1998 – 2005 Germany

Volkswagen built the Lupo from 1998 to 2005. All 7 variants use petrol engines, from 50 to 105 hp. Fuel use starts at only 4.3 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 856 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production1998 – 2005

Variants7

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power50 – 105 hp

0–100 km/h10.0 – 17.7 s

Top speed152 – 199 km/h

Fuel economy4.3 – 6.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) 1.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	50 hp	17.7 s	152	5-Speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	14.3 s	160	5-Speed manual
1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.8 s	157	5-Speed manual
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.0 s	172	5-Speed manual
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) 1.4 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	75 hp	12.3 s	170	5-Speed manual
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	101 hp	10.0 s	188	5-Speed manual
1.4L 16V FSI 5AT FWD (105 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	105 hp	11.8 s	199	5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 999 cm3 (61 ci)
Power: 37 KW @ 5000 RPM50 HP @ 5000 RPM50 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 64 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM87 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 17.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 155/70TR13

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.72/55.11 in (1,390/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1887.2 lbs (856 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2954.2 lbs (1340 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 134 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4700 RPM60 HP @ 4700 RPM59 BHP @ 4700 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM116 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 99.4 mph (160 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.33/54.33 in (1,380/1,380 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2010.6 lbs (912 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3042.4 lbs (1380 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 149 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1716 cm3 (105 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 4200 RPM60 HP @ 4200 RPM59 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque: 85 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM115 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 97.6 mph (157 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.33/54.33 in (1,380/1,380 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2079 lbs (943 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3152.6 lbs (1430 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Combined: 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 119 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 5000 RPM75 HP @ 5000 RPM74 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM126 Nm @ 3800 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 106.9 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 175/65TR13

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.33/54.33 in (1,380/1,380 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1962.1 lbs (890 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3064.4 lbs (1390 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 146 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1422 cm3 (87 ci)
Power: 55 KW @ 4000 RPM75 HP @ 4000 RPM74 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM195 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 105.6 mph (170 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55HR14

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.72/55.11 in (1,390/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2105.4 lbs (955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3196.7 lbs (1450 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 67.2 mpg US (3.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 116 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 6000 RPM101 HP @ 6000 RPM99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM126 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/55HR14

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 54.72/55.11 in (1,390/1,400 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2001.8 lbs (908 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3086.5 lbs (1400 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 158 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1390 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 77 KW @ 6200 RPM105 HP @ 6200 RPM103 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque: 96 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM130 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 9 gallons (34.1 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 123.7 mph (199 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 175/60R14

Dimensions

Length: 138.97 in (3530 mm)
Width: 64.56 in (1640 mm)
Height: 57.48 in (1460 mm)
Front/rear Track: 55.11/54.72 in (1,400/1,390 mm)
Wheelbase: 91.33 in (2320 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.3 in (109 mm)
Cargo Volume: 5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32

Weight

Unladen Weight: 1984.2 lbs (900 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km)
Combined: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 118 g/km

Length3,530 mm

Width1,640 mm

Height1,460 mm

Wheelbase2,320 mm

Curb weight856 – 955 kg

Torque87 – 195 Nm

Ranges across all 7 variants of this generation.