2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 445 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 2005 Volkswagen Golf has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Golf will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Golf |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |