2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle weights approximately 470 kg more than 2006 Lancia Lybra.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Lybra | 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Lybra | Caravelle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 156 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 19.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |