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Chevrolet Niva vs Daihatsu Terios J200: 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

D PI 366

Power
59 kW80 PS
Kerb mass
1,410 kg

Photo: Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Daihatsu Terios J200

Daihatsu · 2006–2017

Terios J200

C PI 424

Power
68 kW92 PS
Kerb mass
1,125 kg

Photo: Vauxford / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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At a glance

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

Categories won: Niva 1 Terios J200 2

  • Family Niva Boot: 320 l vs 205 l
  • City Terios J200 Width: 1,695 mm vs 1,770 mm
  • Performance Terios J200 Power per tonne: 60 kW/t vs 42 kW/t

In plain words

Daihatsu Terios J200 has more power: 68 kW (92 PS) against 59 kW (80 PS) for Chevrolet Niva. Daihatsu Terios J200 is 47 mm longer than Chevrolet Niva (4,095 mm vs 4,048 mm). Daihatsu Terios J200 is lighter by 285 kg (1,125 kg vs 1,410 kg). Chevrolet Niva has the bigger boot: 320 l against 205 l. Chevrolet Niva is the older design (from 2002); Daihatsu Terios J200 arrived in 2006. On the catalog figures, the Chevrolet Niva is the pick for family; the Daihatsu Terios J200 is the pick for city and performance.

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
PID · 366C · 424
Power 23 34
Grip 34 35
Handling 61 57
Top speed 21 25
Launch 12 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 Terios J2001.3 · 68 kW (92 PS) 17.53 sat 122 km/h
  2. 2 Niva1.7 · petrol · 59 kW (80 PS) 19.33 sat 111 km/h · +1.80 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. † from another version of this generation.

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

Full specifications

Chevrolet NivaDaihatsu Terios J200
General
Version 1.7 · petrol · 59 kW (80 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. 59 kW (80 PS) 79 hp 68 kW (92 PS) 91 hp Better
Power, all versions 59–90 kW (80–122 PS) 79–121 hp 68–80 kW (92–109 PS) 91–107 hp
Torque Why it matters: Torque is the pulling force you feel when accelerating from low revs, towing or climbing hills. 127 Nm 94 lb-ft No data
Power per tonne 42 kW/t 51 hp/ton calculated 60 kW/t 73 hp/ton calculated Better
Engine and transmission
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Engine 1,690 cc 1.7 l 1,300 cc 1.3 l
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).

† from another version of this generation.

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