2007 Proton Satria vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Satria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Satria would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Satria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Proton Satria (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Proton Satria should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Proton Satria weights approximately 169 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Proton Satria. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Proton Satria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Proton Satria | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Proton | Volkswagen |
| Model | Satria | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1159 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
