2008 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Volkswagen Golf (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Volkswagen | Daihatsu |
Model | Golf | Charade |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |