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Chevrolet Niva vs Daihatsu Terios: specs side by side

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

Chevrolet Niva

Chevrolet · 2002–2020

Niva

C PI 450

Power
90 kW122 PS
Kerb mass
1,410 kg

Daihatsu Terios

Daihatsu · 2006–2017

Terios J200

C PI 424

Power
68 kW92 PS
Kerb mass
1,125 kg

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At a glance

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

Categories won: Niva 2 Terios J200 1

  • 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
StatNivaTerios J200
PIC · 450C · 424
Power 36 34
Grip 34 35
Handling 61 57
Top speed 31 25
Launch 33 28

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.

Niva · Terios J200
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 2,450 mmWheelbase 8 ft 0 inLength 4,048 mmLength 13 ft 3 in1,652 mm5 ft 5 inWheelbase 2,580 mmWheelbase 8 ft 6 inLength 4,095 mmLength 13 ft 5 in1,705 mm5 ft 7 in
NivaTerios J200
Length 4,048 mm159.4 in 4,095 mm161.2 in +47 mm +1.9 in +1.2%
Width 1,770 mm69.7 in 1,695 mm66.7 in −75 mm −3.0 in −4.2%
Height 1,652 mm65.0 in 1,705 mm67.1 in +53 mm +2.1 in +3.2%
Wheelbase 2,450 mm96.5 in 2,580 mm101.6 in +130 mm +5.1 in +5.3%
Kerb weight 1,410 kg3,109 lb 1,125 kg2,480 lb −285 kg −628 lb −20.2%
Boot 320 l11.3 cu ft 205 l7.2 cu ft −115 l −4.1 cu ft −35.9%
Fits a standard garage? YesYes

Difference vs Niva (±). 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

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

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