Volkswagen Lupo Transmission Information in Quick-to-Read Graphs

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Quick notes on Volkswagen Lupo transmission

    • Drive: Front wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Manual
    • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT
    • Average acceleration: 12.3 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4960 rpm
    • Average torque: 133 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 7 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 919 kg / 2026 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 1324 kg / 2919 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 2 / 10

Gearbox types in 1998 Volkswagen Lupo through generations

  • 1.4 16V —5 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.0 —5 MT (86 Nm)
  • 1.2 TDI —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.2 TDI 3L —5 MT (140 Nm)
  • 1.4 i —5 MT (116 Nm)
  • 1.4 i FSI 16V —5 MT (130 Nm)
  • 1.4 i 16V —5 MT (126 Nm)
  • 1.4 TDI —5 MT (195 Nm)
  • 1.6 i 16V GTI —6 MT (152 Nm)
  • 1.7 SDI —5 MT (115 Nm)
  • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 1.4 16V 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.0 5 MT—16.2 s to 60 mph (17 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 TDI 5 MT—13.6 s to 60 mph (14.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.2 TDI 3L 5 MT—13.3 s to 60 mph (14 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 i 5 MT—13.6 s to 60 mph (14.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 i FSI 16V 5 MT—11.2 s to 60 mph (11.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 i 16V 5 MT—9.5 s to 60 mph (10 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.4 TDI 5 MT—11.4 s to 60 mph (12 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.6 i 16V GTI 6 MT—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 1.7 SDI 5 MT—15.2 s to 60 mph (16 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 1.4 16V 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.0 5 MT—5000 rpm.
  • 1.2 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.2 TDI 3L 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.4 i 5 MT—4700 rpm.
  • 1.4 i FSI 16V 5 MT—6200 rpm.
  • 1.4 i 16V 5 MT—6000 rpm.
  • 1.4 TDI 5 MT—4000 rpm.
  • 1.6 i 16V GTI 6 MT—6500 rpm.
  • 1.7 SDI 5 MT—4200 rpm.
  • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    1.4 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    1.0 Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 5000 rpm. 91%
    1.2 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.2 TDI 3L Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.4 i Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4700 rpm. 96%
    1.4 i FSI 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    1.4 i 16V Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    1.4 TDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    1.6 i 16V GTI Manual 6 MT Front wheel drive 6500 rpm. 69%
    1.7 SDI Manual 5 MT Front wheel drive 4200 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.0
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 1.2 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.2 TDI 3L
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.4 i FSI 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 1.4 i 16V
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 1.4 TDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 1.6 i 16V GTI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 1.7 SDI
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Front wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%