Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
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Volkswagen tried to make a highly fuel-efficient vehicle and introduced the Lupo as a direct competitor in the small-vehicle segment.
When Volkswagen introduced the Polo, it made it small to be driven in the cities. Over time, the little Polo has grown and soon was longer than it was supposed to be. On the other side, the Italians had the Seicento, the French had the Twingo, and Ford had the Ka. They were all competing for the same segment, and Volkswagen had nothing there. So, it invented the Lupo to fill the blind spot.
Its front fascia resembled the Polo, with round headlamps and smaller stationary lights next to them. Its short and steep hood was wider than its length. In the back, there was no room left for a sloped or shaped tailgate. It was just a vertical drop.
Inside, the carmaker provided plenty of room for the front passengers. The Lupo's dashboard was mounted low and slim, so it didn't take space from the front occupants. In the back, Volkswagen installed a bench for two, but it offered almost no legroom. As for the trunk, it was big enough for an envelope. But that was the price paid for a city car, good for four occupants and small enough to fit in most parking spaces where a compact-sized vehicle couldn't fit in.
Under the hood, Volkswagen installed a choice of gasoline engines and a diesel. Later on, it added the Lupo 3L version that offered a record fuel efficiency.
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
7 gasoline engines
- 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
- 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP)
- 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.4L 16V FSI 5AT FWD (105 HP)
- 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
- 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
- 1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP)
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.0L 5MT FWD (50 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 999 cm3 |
| Power: | 37 KW @ 5000 RPM 50 HP @ 5000 RPM 50 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 64 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 87 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 94.4 mph (152 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 155/70TR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (100 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 74 KW @ 6000 RPM 101 HP @ 6000 RPM 99 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 126 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 5000 RPM 75 HP @ 5000 RPM 74 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
| Torque: | 93 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 126 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 106.9 mph (172 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.4L 16V FSI 5AT FWD (105 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 16V FSI 5AT FWD (105 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 77 KW @ 6200 RPM 105 HP @ 6200 RPM 103 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
| Torque: | 96 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 130 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 123.7 mph (199 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1390 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 4700 RPM 60 HP @ 4700 RPM 59 BHP @ 4700 RPM |
| Torque: | 86 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 116 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 99.4 mph (160 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L TDI 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L3 |
| Displacement: | 1422 cm3 |
| Power: | 55 KW @ 4000 RPM 75 HP @ 4000 RPM 74 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque: | 144 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 195 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
VOLKSWAGEN Lupo
1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L SDI 5MT FWD (60 HP) | |
|---|---|
| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1716 cm3 |
| Power: | 44 KW @ 4200 RPM 60 HP @ 4200 RPM 59 BHP @ 4200 RPM |
| Torque: | 85 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM 115 Nm @ 2200 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
| Fuel capacity: | 9 gallons (34.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Top Speed: | 97.6 mph (157 km/h) |
| Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 SPECS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |