2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Materia and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 77 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Materia | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1494 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |