2006 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Sirion 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 1,420 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion. (121 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Sirion | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sirion | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1420 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
