2006 Renault Twingo vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2006 Renault Twingo and 2006 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,191 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Twingo weights approximately 65 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Renault Twingo | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | Twingo | Lupo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 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 | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3440 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 34 L |