VOLKSWAGEN Lupo · 1.4 16V FSI · Hatchback · 2003 ‐ 2004

From 2003 Volkswagen launched manufacture of automobiles model Lupo, modification of 1.4 16V FSI and terminated it in 2004. The weight of the car is 0.9 tn and a length of 3.5 m, It is formed as hatchback with 3 doors, and can be placed in a 4 men including the driver.

«Lupo 1.4 16V FSI» auto with a 5-speed automatic gearbox is fitted to the front wheels. 4-cylinders petrol motor engine with «direct injection system» can produce power 105 hp at 6200 rmp, which allows you to accelerate the vehicle for 11.8 s to 100 km/h and achieve max speed of 199 km/h.

Fuel rate is 6.3 l in the urban driving mode, on the highway 4.1 liters, and the intermediate fuel consumption is 4.9 l per 100 km. Tank volume is 34 liters of petrol, what provides to drive approximately 694 kilometers without refueling.

The forward wheels of this model have ventilated disks, 256 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis using suspension «MacPherson, independent, coil springs». Back wheels have disks, 232 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis with help of suspension type «Semi-independent, coil springs». Tires have the following dimensions - 175/60R14.

According to the results of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of Volkswagen Lupo got the great number of stars - 4, indicating that it is a enough safe automobile. Furthermore to dynamic safety systems (ABS), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, driver airbags).