2001 Citroen Saxo vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2001 Citroen Saxo and 2001 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen Saxo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Citroen Saxo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen Saxo. (74 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen Saxo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen Saxo | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Citroen | Volkswagen |
Model | Saxo | Lupo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 34 L |