2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Musa and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Musa (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2005 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Musa | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |