2005 Seat Arosa vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Arosa weights approximately 144 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Seat Arosa | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Arosa | Lupo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 974 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |