2007 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu YRV 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 2,478 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 506 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. 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 (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. (171 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu YRV. 2007 Daihatsu YRV has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Jetta has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu YRV | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | YRV | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1396 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
