2007 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 186 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Materia. 2010 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Materia has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Materia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Materia | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Materia | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |