2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (88 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Polo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |