Renault Modus (2008 – 2012) vs Daihatsu Materia (2007 – 2010): specs compared
The Renault Modus is the more powerful of the two, with up to 110 hp against 103 hp. The Daihatsu Materia is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.8 s against 11.5 s. The Renault Modus has the higher top speed: 186 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.3 L/100 km against 6.6 L/100 km. The Daihatsu Materia is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,055 kg. At 3,871 mm, the Renault Modus is 71 mm longer than the Daihatsu Materia.
| Specification |
Renault
Modus
2008 – 2012
|
Daihatsu
Materia
2007 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2007 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 65 – 110 hp | 91 – 103 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 240 Nm | 120 – 132 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 – 16.5 s | 10.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 154 – 186 km/h | 169 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.3 – 7.6 L/100 km | 6.6 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,871 mm | 3,800 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,590 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,471 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,180 kg | 1,000 – 1,010 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

