2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Polo (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Polo | Charade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
