2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion and 2008 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Toledo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Toledo weights approximately 480 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Seat Toledo (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. (140 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion. 2008 Seat Toledo has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Sirion has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Sirion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Seat Toledo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Sirion | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
