2000 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (311 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (103 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 1019 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW X3 (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (130 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | Lupo | X3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 67 L |
