2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Materia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Materia would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 6 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia.
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, 2007 Daihatsu Materia (138 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Daihatsu Materia has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Materia | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 138 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |