2007 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (73 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 603 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Lupo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 3.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |