2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2005 Seat Arosa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,093 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Arosa (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 17 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa.
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, both vehicles can yield 86 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2003 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Arosa | Lupo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |