2008 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2008 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Sirion 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Sirion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 331 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Sirion.
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 Sirion (133 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Sirion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Daihatsu Sirion | 2008 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Sirion | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |