Volkswagen Lupo (99-05) - Review Review by Parkers on 01 January 1999 Last Updated: 23 February 2011 The tiny Lupo offers a premium package of reliability, driveability and desirability. The GTi models are mischievous and especially fun to drive with the six-speed gearbox. Main criticisms are the 1.0-litre and 1.7 Di diesels can feel underpowered and the boot is too small for most needs. 4 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £7,755 - £13,610 Used price range: £750 - £5,916 View all used prices Get a Volkswagen Lupo (99-05) information pack Next steps Volkswagen Lupo cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 18 models like this for sale, starting at £995. Find used Volkswagen Lupos for sale Fun to drive, cheap running costs, well made, sporty GTI version available Small boot, SEAT Arosa does same for even less money, noisy on the motorway The tiny Lupo offers a premium package of reliability, driveability and desirability. The GTi models are mischievous and especially fun to drive with the six-speed gearbox. Main criticisms are the 1.0-litre and 1.7 Di diesels can feel underpowered and the boot is too small for most needs. Driving & Performance Performance 4 out of 5"Lupo's comprehensive engine line-up is kicked off with a 1.0. It's willing around town, but..." Handling 3 out of 5"Lupo handles confidently. It can be thrown around corners without problems and has precise steering..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"Engine noise is intrusive on the 1.0, but other engines do better and the cabin is well insulated..." Practicality 3 out of 5"Tiny boot will struggle to carry a couple of overnight bags, let alone the weekly shop. Rear seats..." Equipment 2.5 out of 5"Basic 1.0 gets power steering, twin airbags, radio/cassette but not much else. The rear windows on..." Behind the wheel 4.5 out of 5"Seats have many of the adjustments reserved for larger VWs, including height (on most models). This..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"Good residual values - expect a Lupo to be worth around 57% of its bought-new price after three..." Green credentials 4.5 out of 5"Lupo is an environmentally friendly model. With an average of 149 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Gained an impressive four stars in the Euro NCAP crash test. All cars have twin airbags and seatbelt..." Reliability 4 out of 5"Generally reliable. Users of parkers.co.uk have reported a few minor problems regarding catalytic..." Buying & Selling Buying new 4 out of 5"Before signing the order form, hot-foot down to your SEAT dealer to try an Arosa. It shares its..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"Cheapest on the market are 1.0 models. These are only suited to the town and get spartan equipment." Selling 3.5 out of 5"GTi and diesels will be snapped up quickly, but 1.0 struggles because Arosa is cheaper. Not enough..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Volkswagen Lupo (99-05) 1.4 Sport 3d 4 out of 5 “ Its size, much smaller than most superminis, can fit through gaps other cars can't. ” Stewart Middleton Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Lupo cars for sale We have 18 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Lupo cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Volkswagen Lupo (99-05) 1.4 Sport 3d 4 out of 5 “ Its size, much smaller than most superminis, can fit through gaps other cars can't. ” Stewart Middleton