2009 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Charade and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Charade | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Charade | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 45 L |