Daihatsu Be-go

Daihatsu Be-go: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Daihatsu Be-go was offered in one generation from 2006 to 2016 as an SUV 5-doors. Its four listed versions share the same 1495 cc Gasoline engine, producing 109 hp at 6000 rpm and 150 Nm at 4400 rpm. The meaningful buying decision is therefore not about engine output but about transmission and drive: 1.5 MT or 1.5 AT, each available with FWD or AWD.

The Daihatsu Be-go was offered in one generation from 2006 to 2016 as an SUV 5-doors. Its four listed versions share the same 1495 cc Gasoline engine, producing 109 hp at 6000 rpm and 150 Nm at 4400 rpm. The meaningful buying decision is therefore not about engine output but about transmission and drive: 1.5 MT or 1.5 AT, each available with FWD or AWD. Based on the available figures, the 1.5 AT FWD has the strongest recorded acceleration, the 1.5 MT FWD offers the simpler 5-speed Manual/FWD combination, and the AWD versions are the alternatives for buyers who specifically want AWD.

Generation and version choice

The Be-go has one generation in the supplied catalogue data. It ran from 2006 to 2016, used an SUV 5-doors body, and contained four versions. Because there is no second generation in the data, there are no generational changes to compare and no separate restyling listed. Choosing a Be-go means comparing four configurations within the same generation:

• 1.5 MT with AWD
• 1.5 MT with FWD
• 1.5 AT with AWD
• 1.5 AT with FWD

The two 1.5 MT versions have the same name and power, so their drive systems distinguish them. The same applies to the two 1.5 AT versions. Transmission and drive should always accompany the version name when comparing cars.

Engine and specs comparison

Every version uses a naturally aspirated 1495 cc Gasoline engine with Distributed injection (multi-point). The engine has 4 Inline cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, and No boost. Output is identical across the range at 109 hp, or 80 kW, at 6000 rpm, with 150 Nm at 4400 rpm. That works out to about 72.9 hp per litre and 100.3 Nm per litre for every version.

The Manual has one more forward gear than the Automatic: 5 against 4. Neither gearbox brings additional power or torque, and AWD does not alter the listed engine output. There is consequently no higher-output Be-go in this dataset for buyers to trade up to.

Performance, mpg and fuel economy

The 1.5 AT FWD reaches 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds, matching the recorded time of the 1.5 MT AWD. The 1.5 AT AWD takes 13.1 seconds, making it 1.0 second slower than those two versions. Acceleration for the 1.5 MT FWD was not measured.

Only the 1.5 MT versions have a measured top speed, and both reach 150 km/h. Top speed for both 1.5 AT versions was not measured. This does not establish that the Automatic is slower at maximum speed; it means the necessary figure is absent.

City, highway, and combined fuel consumption were not measured for any version, so no evidence-based mpg or economy winner can be selected. All four versions specify 95 fuel and carry a 46-litre tank, but equal tank capacity does not prove equal driving range.

Dimensions, weight and ground clearance

Ground clearance is 180 mm and fuel-tank capacity is 46 litres for all four configurations. Wheel sizes were not measured for any version. Gross weight was also not measured across the range.

Both 1.5 MT versions have a recorded kerb weight of 1190 kg. With 109 hp, each has approximately 10.9 kg per horsepower, or 91.6 hp per tonne. Kerb weight was not measured for either 1.5 AT, so the Automatic versions cannot be compared fairly by power-to-weight ratio.

All configurations use Independent, spring front and rear suspension, with Disc front brakes and Drum rear brakes. These specifications do not separate one version from another.

Reliability and problems

Reliability records and problem reports are not included in the supplied data. It is therefore not possible to rank the 1.5 MT, 1.5 AT, FWD, and AWD configurations by reliability or to identify recurring faults from this dataset. The catalogue confirms the mechanical specifications, but it does not provide repair frequency, service costs, component lifespan, or failure data.

Which Daihatsu Be-go version should you buy?

Choose the 1.5 AT FWD if you want an Automatic and value the best acceleration figure recorded here. Its 12.1-second 0–100 km/h result is 1.0 second quicker than the 1.5 AT AWD, while both have the same 109 hp and 150 Nm. Its top speed, kerb weight, and fuel consumption were not measured, so those points cannot support the decision.

Choose the 1.5 MT FWD if your priorities are FWD and a 5-speed Manual. It retains the common 109 hp engine, has a measured 1190 kg kerb weight, and reaches the same measured 150 km/h top speed as the 1.5 MT AWD. Its 0–100 km/h time was not measured, preventing a complete performance comparison with the Manual AWD version.

Choose the 1.5 MT AWD if you want AWD while keeping the 5-speed Manual. It is the most completely documented AWD option: 12.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, a 150 km/h top speed, and a 1190 kg kerb weight. On the available figures, it is 1.0 second quicker to 100 km/h than the 1.5 AT AWD.

Choose the 1.5 AT AWD when the desired combination is AWD with a 4-speed Automatic. It produces the same power and torque as every other version, but its measured 13.1-second acceleration is the slowest recorded result. Its top speed, kerb weight, and consumption were not measured.

No price data is available, so the extra money required for Automatic or AWD—and what that premium buys in financial terms—cannot be calculated. The clearest numerical recommendations are the 1.5 AT FWD for Automatic acceleration and the 1.5 MT AWD for the best-documented AWD performance. For buyers focused on 5-speed Manual with FWD, the 1.5 MT FWD remains the direct fit, but its unmeasured acceleration leaves one important comparison unresolved.