2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Copen and 2008 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 434 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Copen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Copen | Golf |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
