2008 Daihatsu Materia vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Materia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Materia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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, 2009 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Materia. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daihatsu Materia | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Materia | Kuga |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |