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Lancia Musa 1.4 (77 Hp)
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Lancia Musa:
The Lancia Musa is a five-passenger compact MPV manufactured by Fiat, and marketed by the company's Lancia subdivision for model years 2004 through to 2012. A front-engine, front-wheel-drive, five-door design and a modified variant of the Fiat Idea, the Musa also employs the Project 188 platform, originally used for the second generation Fiat Punto. Total Musa production was about 237,500.
The Musa design, an adaption of the Fiat Idea by Fabrizio Giugiaro, was initially supervised by Flavio Manzoni and subsequently Marco Tencone. It debuted at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show and deliveries began in Europe in October of the same year. The Musa's front and rear-end styling bears resemblance to the technically related Lancia Ypsilon, with which it shares headlights. As a compact MPV , the Musa is considered to form part of the B-segment of the European car market....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Musa Overview:
Lancia Musa (Musa). With 115 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~7.9 l/100km). Weighing only 1155 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.5 s). The top speed reaches 163 km/h. A multi-purpose vehicle designed to transport passengers with ample interior space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Lancia Musa itself was not directly tested by Euro NCAP. Its platform twin, the Fiat Idea, received a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection in 2002, suggesting a reasonable but not class-leading safety standard for the era.
1.4 (77 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful petrol option, providing only adequate acceleration for light urban use.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 6.2 l/100 km is reasonable, but the lower power might necessitate working the engine harder.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Stylish and distinctive Italian design for an MPV
- • Comfortable ride quality, well-suited for urban environments
- • Versatile and spacious interior for its compact size
- • Excellent fuel economy from Multijet diesel engines
- • Easy to maneuver and park in city conditions
Cons:
- • Lower-powered engines can feel sluggish, especially with automatic gearboxes
- • Interior plastics can feel dated compared to some rivals
- • Not directly Euro NCAP tested, potential safety concerns for some buyers
- • Limited availability and brand support outside Italy
- • Rear drum brakes on some trims are less effective than discs
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Lancia |
| Model: | Musa |
| Generation: | Musa |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.4 (77 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2004 |
| End of production: | 2007 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | MPV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 77 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 56.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 115 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 350 A1.000 |
| Engine displacement: | 1368 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 72 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.1:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 7.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 163 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 15 kg/Hp, 66.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 10 kg/Nm, 99.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1155 |
| Max. weight: | 1655 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1420 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 320 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3985 mm mm |
| Width: | 1698 mm mm |
| Height: | 1688 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2508 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1444 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1431 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.4 m |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Tires size | 185/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
Fuel, speed, and comfort: How does the Lancia Musa rank in your book?