2006 Toyota Tazz vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2006 Toyota Tazz 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 1,296 cc, 2006 Toyota Tazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tazz (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tazz should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tazz weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. 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 Lupo (140 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Tazz | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tazz | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1191 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
