2008 Peugeot 206 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2008 Peugeot 206 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 32 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206.
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 Volkswagen Lupo (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (111 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 206 | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 206 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 982 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
