Daihatsu Charade III

Daihatsu Charade III
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The Daihatsu Charade III (1988–1992): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 3 versions in the United States.

Model codes: G100, G101, G102 · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–3,995 mm
Height–1,385 mm
Wheelbase–2,340 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)425 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,237 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

12 complaints for model years 1988–1992. 2 crashes · 4 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 3 versions of the Daihatsu Charade III

United States 3 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1988–1992(FFS)1.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive34 MPG (6.9 L/100 km) EPA162 g/km
1989–1992(FFS)1.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive32–34 MPG (6.9–7.4 L/100 km) EPA162–173 g/km
1989–1992(FFS)1.3 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27–29 MPG (8.1–8.7 L/100 km) EPA190–205 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.