2001 Honda Mobilio vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2001 Honda Mobilio 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 2 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (152 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm). This means 2001 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Mobilio | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1318 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |
