2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2008 Kia Picanto and 2008 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,086 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Picanto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2008 Kia Picanto (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Picanto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
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2008 Kia Picanto | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Picanto | Lupo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1086 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 67.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.9 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 968 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 34 L |