2006 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Ypsilon and 2006 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 198 kg more than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lancia Ypsilon | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Ypsilon | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 100 L |