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Daihatsu Terios vs Chevrolet Niva: specs side by side

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Quick comparison from catalog data - no editorial review of this pair yet.

Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu · 2006–2017

Terios J200

C PI 424

Power
68 kW92 PS
Kerb mass
1,125 kg

Chevrolet Niva

Chevrolet · 2002–2020

Niva

C PI 450

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,410 kg

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At a glance

Who suits what, worked out from the catalog figures of the versions above.

Categories won: Terios J200 1 Niva 2

  • Family Niva Boot: 320 l vs 205 l
  • City Terios J200 Width: 1,695 mm vs 1,770 mm
  • Performance Niva Power per tonne: 64 kW/t vs 60 kW/t

In plain words

Chevrolet Niva has more power: 90 kW (122 PS) against 68 kW (92 PS) for Daihatsu Terios. Daihatsu Terios is 47 mm longer than Chevrolet Niva (4,095 mm vs 4,048 mm). Daihatsu Terios is lighter by 285 kg (1,125 kg vs 1,410 kg). Chevrolet Niva has the bigger boot: 320 l against 205 l. Daihatsu Terios is the older design (from 1997); Chevrolet Niva arrived in 2002. Daihatsu Terios is still in production; Chevrolet Niva is not. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for family and performance; the Daihatsu Terios is the pick for city.

Race Stats side by side

Each figure is a 0–100 score from the catalog numbers, the same as on the 1CARS Race cards. PI is the overall performance index (100–999) and its class D–S.

Race Stats side by side
StatTerios J200Niva
PIC · 424C · 450
Power 34 36
Grip 35 34
Handling 57 61
Top speed 25 31
Launch 28 33

Grip and handling are estimates from drive type, weight, height and body (hover a figure to see where it comes from). 1CARS Race

Who wins a race?

Quarter-mile (402 m) drag from a standing start, dry road, no reaction time - the 1CARS Race physics on the catalog figures of these versions.

  1. 1 Niva1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS) 17.05 sat 128 km/h
  2. 2 Terios J2001.3 · 68 kW (92 PS) 17.53 sat 122 km/h · +0.48 s

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Size and weight

Side view to scale, all cars from the front bumper.

Terios J200 · Niva
0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft20 ft21 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftWheelbase 2,580 mmWheelbase 8 ft 6 inLength 4,095 mmLength 13 ft 5 in1,705 mm5 ft 7 inWheelbase 2,450 mmWheelbase 8 ft 0 inLength 4,048 mmLength 13 ft 3 in1,652 mm5 ft 5 in
Terios J200Niva
Length 4,095 mm161.2 in 4,048 mm159.4 in −47 mm −1.9 in −1.1%
Width 1,695 mm66.7 in 1,770 mm69.7 in +75 mm +3.0 in +4.4%
Height 1,705 mm67.1 in 1,652 mm65.0 in −53 mm −2.1 in −3.1%
Wheelbase 2,580 mm101.6 in 2,450 mm96.5 in −130 mm −5.1 in −5.0%
Kerb weight 1,125 kg2,480 lb 1,410 kg3,109 lb +285 kg +628 lb +25.3%
Boot 205 l7.2 cu ft 320 l11.3 cu ft +115 l +4.1 cu ft +56.1%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Terios J200 (±). Garage check: a standard single garage takes a car up to about 5.0 m (16 ft 5 in) long and 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) wide (width as listed in the catalog; some makers include the mirrors). Leave about 0.6 m (2 ft) to open the doors.

Size comparison to scale: Front and top views, inches →

Full specifications

Daihatsu TeriosChevrolet Niva
General
Version 1.3 · 68 kW (92 PS) 1.8 Z18XE · petrol · 90 kW (122 PS)
Production years 2006–2017 2002–2020
Body SUV SUV
Class SUV / crossover SUV / crossover
Country Japan No data
Performance
Power Why it matters: More power means stronger acceleration and easier overtaking, especially with a full load. 68 kW (92 PS) 91 hp 90 kW (122 PS) 121 hp Better
Power, all versions 68–80 kW (92–109 PS) 91–107 hp 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp
Power per tonne 60 kW/t 73 hp/ton calculated 64 kW/t 78 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,300 cc 1.3 l 1,800 cc 1.8 l
Engine code No data Z18XE
Drive No data All-wheel drive
Dimensions and weight
Length 4,095 mm 161.2 in 4,048 mm 159.4 in
Width 1,695 mm 66.7 in 1,770 mm 69.7 in
Height 1,705 mm 67.1 in 1,652 mm 65.0 in
Wheelbase 2,580 mm 101.6 in 2,450 mm 96.5 in
Kerb weight Why it matters: A lighter car is usually more agile and uses less energy. 1,125 kg 2,480 lb Better 1,410 kg 3,109 lb
Boot Why it matters: A bigger boot fits more luggage, shopping or a pram. 205 l 7.2 cu ft 320 l 11.3 cu ft Better

Better marks the stronger figure - only for measurable specs (power, torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, boot, weight).