Daihatsu Boon: Which Version Should You Buy?
The Daihatsu Boon catalogue data covers four generations of the Mini 5-doors, beginning in June 2004. The choice is straightforward: the 1.3-litre FWD versions offer the strongest acceleration, while the 1.0-litre models provide a choice between FWD and AWD. The first generation uses a 4-speed Automatic transmission; every listed later version uses a Variable transmission.
The Daihatsu Boon catalogue data covers four generations of the Mini 5-doors, beginning in June 2004. The choice is straightforward: the 1.3-litre FWD versions offer the strongest acceleration, while the 1.0-litre models provide a choice between FWD and AWD. The first generation uses a 4-speed Automatic transmission; every listed later version uses a Variable transmission. Fuel-consumption, top-speed, dimensions, wheel-size, gross-weight, price, reliability, and problem data are not measured, so they cannot be used to select a version.
Daihatsu Boon generations: what changed?
The first generation ran from June 2004 through February 2010 as a Mini 5-doors with three versions. Its 1.0 AT was offered with FWD or AWD, while the 1.3 AT was FWD only. Every version had a 4-speed Automatic transmission, a 40-litre tank, and 160 mm of ground clearance. Power ranged from 71 hp in the 1.0 AT to 90 hp in the 1.3 AT.
The second generation ran from February 2010 through March 2014 as a Mini 5-doors with three versions. It changed the listed transmission from Automatic to Variable. Its 1.0 CVT came with FWD or AWD, and its 1.3 CVT used FWD. The 1.3 CVT produced 95 hp and 121 Nm, making it the most powerful version in the supplied Boon data. All three versions had a 40-litre tank and 140 mm of ground clearance.
The second-generation restyling ran from April 2014 through March 2016. It remained a Mini 5-doors but reduced the range to two versions: 1.0 CVT FWD and 1.0 CVT AWD. Both produced 69 hp and 92 Nm, used a Variable transmission, and met Euro 5. The tank remained 40 litres and ground clearance remained 140 mm.
The third generation began in April 2016. It is a Mini 5-doors with two listed versions, again comprising 1.0 CVT FWD and 1.0 CVT AWD. Output remained 69 hp and 92 Nm, but the compression ratio increased from 10.5 in the restyled second generation to 12.5. Ground clearance increased by 10 mm to 150 mm, while tank capacity decreased by 4 litres to 36 litres.
Daihatsu Boon engine specs and version comparison
| Generation and version | Power | Torque | Displacement | Fuel | Cylinders and layout | Boost | Gearbox | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.0 AT | 71 hp at 6000 rpm | 94 Nm at 3600 rpm | 996 cc | 92 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| First generation 1.0 AT | 71 hp at 6000 rpm | 94 Nm at 3600 rpm | 996 cc | 92 | 3, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | AWD |
| First generation 1.3 AT | 90 hp at 6000 rpm | 123 Nm at 3200 rpm | 1297 cc | 92 | 4, Inline | No | 4-speed Automatic | FWD |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 3600 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 3600 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Second generation 1.3 CVT | 95 hp at 6000 rpm | 121 Nm at 4000 rpm | 1329 cc | 95 | 4, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 4400 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 4400 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 4400 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | FWD |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | 69 hp at 6000 rpm | 92 Nm at 4400 rpm | 996 cc | 95 | 3, Inline | No | Variable | AWD |
The first-generation 1.3 AT develops approximately 69.4 hp per litre, while the second-generation 1.3 CVT develops approximately 71.5 hp per litre. The 1.0 AT produces approximately 71.3 hp per litre, compared with approximately 69.3 hp per litre for each listed 1.0 CVT. Specific output is therefore similar across the range; the larger engines stand out primarily because their total power is higher.
Performance, fuel consumption, and fuel average
| Generation and version | Drive | 0–100 km/h | Top speed | Fuel consumption |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.0 AT | FWD | 14.7 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.0 AT | AWD | 16.5 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| First generation 1.3 AT | FWD | 11.9 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 15.3 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 16.5 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Second generation 1.3 CVT | FWD | 12 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 15.1 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 16.1 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 15 seconds | not measured | not measured |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 15.9 seconds | not measured | not measured |
The quickest listed choice is the first-generation 1.3 AT, reaching 100 km/h in 11.9 seconds. The second-generation 1.3 CVT follows at 12 seconds, a difference of only 0.1 second. Both are substantially quicker than their contemporary 1.0 alternatives: the first-generation 1.3 AT is 2.8 seconds quicker than the FWD 1.0 AT, while the second-generation 1.3 CVT is 3.3 seconds quicker than the FWD 1.0 CVT.
AWD carries a measurable acceleration penalty in every comparable 1.0 pair. It adds 1.8 seconds in the first generation, 1.2 seconds in the second generation, 1 second after the second-generation restyling, and 0.9 second in the third generation.
No city, highway, or combined fuel-consumption figure is measured for any version. Consequently, claims about Daihatsu Boon fuel consumption, fuel average, or mpg—including figures for particular model years—cannot be supported by this catalogue data.
Daihatsu Boon dimensions, weight, and ground clearance
| Generation and version | Drive | Kerb weight | Gross weight | Weight per hp | Ground clearance | Tank | Wheel sizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First generation 1.0 AT | FWD | 900 kg | not measured | 12.7 kg/hp | 160 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.0 AT | AWD | 930 kg | not measured | 13.1 kg/hp | 160 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| First generation 1.3 AT | FWD | 940 kg | not measured | 10.4 kg/hp | 160 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 910 kg | not measured | 13.2 kg/hp | 140 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 970 kg | not measured | 14.1 kg/hp | 140 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Second generation 1.3 CVT | FWD | 940 kg | not measured | 9.9 kg/hp | 140 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 910 kg | not measured | 13.2 kg/hp | 140 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Restyled second generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 970 kg | not measured | 14.1 kg/hp | 140 mm | 40 litres | not measured |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | FWD | 910 kg | not measured | 13.2 kg/hp | 150 mm | 36 litres | not measured |
| Third generation 1.0 CVT | AWD | 960 kg | not measured | 13.9 kg/hp | 150 mm | 36 litres | not measured |
The second-generation 1.3 CVT has the best power-to-weight relationship, carrying approximately 9.9 kg per hp. The first-generation 1.3 AT follows at approximately 10.4 kg per hp. Among the 1.0-litre choices, the first-generation FWD 1.0 AT has the lowest figure at approximately 12.7 kg per hp.
AWD increases kerb weight without increasing engine output. The difference is 30 kg in the first generation, 60 kg in the second generation and its restyling, and 50 kg in the third generation. The third-generation AWD version is therefore 10 kg lighter than the preceding AWD version while retaining 69 hp and 92 Nm.
Overall length, width, height, and wheelbase are not measured. Gross weight and wheel sizes are also not measured for any listed version.
Which Daihatsu Boon version should you choose?
Choose the second-generation 1.3 CVT if performance is the main priority. Its 95 hp is the highest output in the data, its 9.9 kg/hp is the strongest power-to-weight result, and its 12-second acceleration time is only 0.1 second behind the quickest car. It also combines the larger engine with the later Variable transmission.
Choose the first-generation 1.3 AT if the quickest measured 0–100 km/h time matters most. Its 90 hp and 123 Nm deliver 11.9 seconds, and its 123 Nm is the highest torque figure in the range. It also provides 160 mm of clearance, 20 mm more than the second-generation 1.3 CVT.
Choose a third-generation 1.0 CVT FWD if you want the strongest measured acceleration among the later 1.0-litre FWD versions. Its 15-second result improves on the restyled second generation by 0.1 second and the original second generation by 0.3 second. It retains the same 69 hp and 92 Nm, weighs the same 910 kg, and gains 10 mm of ground clearance over both second-generation phases, although its tank is 4 litres smaller.
Choose AWD only when that drivetrain is the deciding specification. Every AWD 1.0 is heavier and slower than the equivalent FWD version. Among them, the third-generation 1.0 CVT AWD has the best measured acceleration at 15.9 seconds and weighs 960 kg; compared with the restyled second-generation AWD version, it is 10 kg lighter, 0.2 second quicker, and has 10 mm more ground clearance.
Price, used-car availability, engine-oil capacity, service-manual information, reliability, known problems, and comparisons with the Toyota Passo, Boon Luminas, or Boon X4 are not measured in the supplied data. They should not influence a catalogue-based recommendation without a separate verified source.