2005 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, both 2005 Volkswagen Lupo and 2005 Xedos 9 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Xedos 9 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Xedos |
| Model | Lupo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 947 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
