2009 Hyundai i10 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2009 Hyundai i10 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 137 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo.
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, 2009 Hyundai i10 (153 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai i10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i10 | 2006 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | i10 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1120 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 8.2 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 | 1115 kg | 978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 34 L |
