2007 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Sirion and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (101 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 385 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Sirion. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has automatic transmission and 2007 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2007 Daihatsu Sirion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Sirion | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sirion | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
