adesignercallednick Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 I used to own a polo gti, and now own a lupo gti.I've always assumed they were the same engine with a different gearbox.But I've read some posts on here that say the bhp was slightly different and that one had vvt and one didn't.....Could someone who knows more than me explain what the differences are between the two?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thissy Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Both have VVT, as you say both blocks are AVY but have different shape bellhousings meaning gearboxes are not interchangeable. Power output is identical I believe. Lupo Gti does seem notably quicker than a polo 6n2 but I always put this down to the lupo being lighter. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adesignercallednick Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 amazing - thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Yes engines are the same, But the lupo feels so much better to drive I got to drive both in one day ,a polo GTI to work then a Lupo GTi home. Lupo feels better in everyway even the clutch and gear change is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I prefer the polo gti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Why's that Pete ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I don't really mate, just like to mix it up sometimes. I saw a nice red one on the way to cumvag tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lupo is quite a bit quicker than the polo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl_Mac_ Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Wont it feel quicker due to the extra cog? Gears will have shorter ratios for quicker acceleration but ultimately the have the same power. I think i prefer the 6n2 GTi to the Lupo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koop Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 They're not all 6 speed. It'll be the reduced weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 yep. Lupo's are faster... proved it on a few occasions...think the gear ratio has a big part to play.would pick the lupo all day long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidelliott294 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Not just the ratios but the lightened body panels too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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