2008 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 603 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, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Xedos |
| Model | Lupo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 982 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2760 mm |
