Daihatsu Terios Vs VW Cross Polo

Here’s a comparison between the Volkswagen Cross Polo and the Daihatsu Terios. These two cars are only available in specific parts of the world. The current 2010 Daihatsu Terios model has been around since 2006 and it hasn’t aged on the exterior at all. Daihatsu is owned by Toyota and badged accordingly in various countries. The Terios was also sold as a Perodua Nautica a Malaysian brand.

The current CrossPolo seen here is an all new model released this year (2010) which replaces the previously generation. You can only buy a Cross Polo in Germany or parts of Europe at this point in time. This is just a specification comparison since it is unlikely that we will ever drive one of these cars – since they may not be released in the country.

The concept of having a smaller SUV that is as capable as the larger compact SUVs that can also be used in a congested city without too many compromises is rare. Both these are are smaller than the compact SUVs we have been comparing but have a height and off-road advantage.

Having seen the regular VW Polo and the Tiguan we can say that the CrossPolo is going to be difficult to bypass if you only want a smaller SUV. The presentation and quality is beyond other small cars.

The Terios is getting old and the interior especially reflects its age. It was a nice place to be in 2006 but the world has moved on and it needs an update.

The 4WD systems used by both cars are just as good as the bigger versions and based on spec their engines are not underpowered little cars either. If they are every released here we think you’d be happy own one.

Volkswagen Cross Polo	Jimny Daihatsu Terios
Engines
1.2 IL4 Cylinder Petrol Direct Injection Turbo 1.2 Litre (1197cc) Claimed 77Kw @ 5000 RPM Claimed 175Nm @ 2000 RPM 1.4 IL4 Cylinder Petrol EFI 1.4 Litre (1390cc) Claimed 63Kw @ 5000 RPM Claimed 132Nm @ 3800 RPM 1.6 IL4 Cylinder Diesel Direct Injection Common Rail Turbo 1.6 Litre (1598cc) Claimed 66Kw @ 4200 RPM Claimed 230Nm @ 1750-2500RPM	IL 4 Cylinder (J24B) IL 4 Cylinder petrol DOHC VVT EFI 1.5 Litre (2393cc) Claimed 103Kw @ 6000 RPM Claimed 140Nm @ 4400 RPM
Weight
Kerb weight 1101Kg Towing capacity up to 1200kg	Kerb weight 1200Kg Towing capacity up to 1350kg
Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 45 litres IL4 Petrol 5.5 Lts per 100km AVG	Up to 50 litres IL4 Petrol 7.9Lts per 100km AVG (Manual) IL4 Petrol 8.5Lts per 100km AVG (Auto)
Other specifications
7 speed DSG Auto Overall height/width 1488/1698 Overall length/wheelbase 3987/2470 4WD system: AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size:	5 speed Auto Overall height/width 1604/1861 Overall length/wheelbase 4838/2815 4WD system: AWD ANCAP Safety: 5/5
Capability
Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max	Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) xxxmm Water Fording depth xxmm Max
Performance
1.2 Petrol Turbo 0-100Kph:9.9 secs	Diesel (Twin Turbo): 0-100Kph: 7.9 secs Petrol: 0-100Kph: 9 secs
Pricing
2010 $xx,xxx AUD	2010 £14,504 Pounds