2008 Peugeot 207 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 207 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Peugeot 207 (119 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Peugeot 207 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 207 weights approximately 280 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (82 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Peugeot 207 | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 207 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 34 L |
