Volkswagen Lupo (1999 – 2005) vs Chevrolet Matiz / Spark (2000 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 61 hp at most. The Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 12.9 s against 14.5 s. The Volkswagen Lupo has the higher top speed: 165 km/h against 152 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.0 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Matiz / Spark is the lighter car, from 776 kg against 803 kg.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Lupo
1999 – 2005
|
Chevrolet
Matiz / Spark
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | United States |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2005 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 hp | 52 – 64 hp |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 69 – 87 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.5 s | 12.9 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 165 km/h | 144 – 152 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.0 L/100 km | 6.3 – 6.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,530 mm | 3,495 mm |
| Width | 1,620 mm | 1,496 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,320 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 803 kg | 776 – 796 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.