2009 Lancia Musa vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Lancia Musa and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lancia Musa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lancia Musa | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Musa | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |