2005 Lancia Musa vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Musa weights approximately 188 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Musa | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Musa | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |