Daihatsu YRV

Daihatsu YRV: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Daihatsu YRV catalogue covers one generation of Compact Van, offered in original form from August 2000 to December 2002 and as a restyled model from January 2002 to January 2006.

The Daihatsu YRV catalogue covers one generation of Compact Van, offered in original form from August 2000 to December 2002 and as a restyled model from January 2002 to January 2006. The best version depends on priorities: the 1.0 AT and 1.0 MT emphasize low measured fuel consumption, the naturally aspirated 1.3 versions add power and a choice of FWD or AWD, and the turbocharged 1.3 versions provide the strongest performance. Where the database contains no test result or specification, it is stated as “not measured.”

Daihatsu YRV generations: original or restyled?

The original 1 generation ran from August 2000 through December 2002 as a Compact Van and included 17 versions. Its listed engines include 989 cc units with either 59 hp or 64 hp, plus 1,297–1,298 cc engines producing 87 hp, 90 hp, or 140 hp. The catalogue includes Manual and Automatic transmissions, as well as FWD and AWD configurations.

The 1 generation, restyling ran from January 2002 through January 2006 as a Compact Van and included 16 versions. The displayed specifications cover 59 hp, 87 hp, 90 hp, 129 hp, and 140 hp engines. Its key performance addition in the supplied records is the 1.3 MT with 129 hp: this turbocharged FWD version has measured acceleration, maximum speed, and fuel consumption figures.

The production periods overlap, so a YRV registered in 2002 cannot be identified as original or restyled from its year alone. The exact engine, output, gearbox, and drive configuration are the useful catalogue identifiers.

Daihatsu YRV engine specs and version comparison

Repeated names such as 1.3 AT and 1.3 MT represent several different power and drive configurations. They are distinguished below by output, generation, and drivetrain while preserving each exact database version name.

The 59 hp 1.0 engine produces about 60 hp per litre, while the 64 hp version produces about 65 hp per litre. The naturally aspirated 1.3 engines reach approximately 67 hp per litre at 87 hp and 69 hp per litre at 90 hp. Turbocharging raises the figures substantially: the 129 hp 1.3 MT develops about 99 hp per litre, while the 140 hp 1.3 AT reaches about 108 hp per litre.

Moving from the 90 hp naturally aspirated 1.3 to the 140 hp turbo 1.3 AT adds 50 hp and 54 Nm without changing the listed 1,297 cc displacement. The 129 hp turbo 1.3 MT has 42 hp and 50 Nm more than the 87 hp naturally aspirated 1.3 MT.

Daihatsu YRV performance, mpg and economy

The measured 1.3 MT with 129 hp reaches 100 km/h 7.0 seconds sooner than the 59 hp 1.0 versions and has a maximum speed 30 km/h higher. Against the measured 87 hp 1.3 versions, it is 2.8 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and 5–10 km/h faster at maximum speed.

For economy, the 59 hp 1.0 AT and 1.0 MT have the lowest measured combined figure at 5.6 L/100 km. The 129 hp turbo 1.3 MT uses 1.4 L/100 km more on the combined cycle but delivers 70 additional horsepower. Its measured combined consumption is also 0.6 L/100 km lower than the 7.6 L/100 km recorded for the specified 87 hp AWD versions, although their drive systems differ.

Daihatsu YRV dimensions, weight and ground clearance

Overall exterior dimensions and wheel sizes are not measured in the supplied data for any version. Kerb weight, gross weight, ground clearance, and tank capacity are available for some or all configurations.

The lightest listed YRV is the original 1.0 MT with 64 hp at 860 kg. The heaviest is the restyled AWD 1.3 AT with 140 hp at 1,000 kg, a difference of 140 kg. Among comparable 90 hp manual versions, selecting AWD adds 50 kg in both the original and restyled records and raises ground clearance from 130 mm to 145 mm.

Weight per horsepower highlights the performance gap. The 59 hp 1.0 versions carry about 15.1 kg per hp. The 87 hp FWD 1.3 MT carries about 11.1 kg per hp, the 129 hp turbo 1.3 MT about 7.2 kg per hp, and the 140 hp turbo 1.3 AT ranges from about 6.8 kg per hp with FWD to about 7.1 kg per hp with AWD.

Daihatsu YRV problems and reliability data

Problems, reliability records, service intervals, engine-mounting failures, and repair costs are not measured in the supplied data. The specifications therefore cannot support claims that one engine, gearbox, generation, or drive system is more reliable than another. A purchase decision based on reliability requires the condition and maintenance record of the individual car; those details are also not measured here.

Which Daihatsu YRV version should you buy?

For the lowest measured fuel consumption, choose the 1.0 AT or 1.0 MT with 59 hp. Both record 5.6 L/100 km combined, 6.9 L/100 km in the city, and 4.9 L/100 km on the highway. Their measured performance is identical at 15.4 seconds to 100 km/h and 150 km/h maximum speed, so the meaningful catalogue choice is between Automatic, 4-speed and Manual, 5-speed.

For a naturally aspirated middle ground, the 1.3 MT with 87 hp in FWD form offers the highest measured maximum speed among the non-turbo versions at 175 km/h. Its 0–100 km/h time is 11.2 seconds, 4.2 seconds quicker than the measured 59 hp 1.0 versions. Fuel consumption for this FWD configuration is not measured.

For AWD with a naturally aspirated engine, the 1.3 MT with 90 hp is the lighter choice against the corresponding 1.3 AT with 90 hp in both catalogue stages. The original manual weighs 960 kg versus 980 kg for the original automatic, while the restyled manual weighs 970 kg versus 990 kg for the restyled automatic. Performance and consumption for these 90 hp versions are not measured.

For maximum catalogue output, choose the turbocharged 1.3 AT with 140 hp and 177 Nm. FWD weighs 950 kg, while AWD weighs 990 kg in the original model and 1,000 kg after restyling. The AWD versions add 40–50 kg and raise clearance from 130 mm to 145 mm. Acceleration, top speed, and fuel consumption for the 140 hp versions are not measured.

For the strongest version backed by complete performance and economy figures, choose the restyled turbocharged 1.3 MT with 129 hp. It combines FWD, Manual, 5-speed transmission, 8.4-second acceleration to 100 km/h, a 180 km/h maximum speed, and 7.0 L/100 km combined consumption. At 935 kg, it also has the best measured performance-to-weight balance among the versions with published acceleration results.