Daihatsu Copen I
The Daihatsu Copen I (2004–2011): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Model codes: L880 · Sold in: European Union and United Kingdom
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,440 mm RDW | 3,395 mm |
| Width | – | 1,475 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm RDW | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,230 mm RDW | 2,230 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 798–825 kg RDW | 800–840 kg |
| Mass in running order | 898–925 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,040 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2 RDW | – |
| Doors | 2 RDW | – |
| Fuel tank | – | 40 L |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 170–180 km/h RDW | – |
| Torque | – | 110 Nm |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 165/50R15
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, ja, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 years and older | 74.6% (73.1–76.0) | 69.2% | 3,400 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 31.9% | 36.4% |
| Suspension | 29.3% | 41.6% |
| Tyres | 23.5% | 31.2% |
| Body, chassis and structure | 16.4% | 18.6% |
| Lights and electrics | 12.3% | 28.8% |
| Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers) | 8.1% | 11.8% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 6 versions of the Daihatsu Copen I
European Union 4 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.3 L | 64 kW (87 PS) | Petrol | 140 g/km | 126 |
| 2010 | 1.3 L | – | Petrol | 140 g/km | 348 |
| 2010 | – | – | Petrol | 140 g/km | 50 |
| 2010 | 1.3 L | – | Petrol | 140 g/km | 14 |
United Kingdom 2 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007–2010L881 1.3L EFi | 1.3 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.0 L/100 km NEDC | 140 g/km |
| 2004–2006L880 660cc EFi | 0.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 6.4 L/100 km NEDC | 151 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.