2007 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Ypsilon and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon. (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lancia Ypsilon | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Ypsilon | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 116 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.3 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 | 1390 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 49 L |