2009 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (173 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1289 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (95 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Charade has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Charade will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
Make | Volkswagen | Daihatsu |
Model | Touareg | Charade |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2460 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 36 L |