0–100 km/h: 12 of 12 variants rated.
Daihatsu Applause 1.6i tops the Daihatsu Applause ranking by 0–100 km/h, at 13.9 s.
Across 12 ranked variants, 0–100 km/h spans from 9.8 s to 13.9 s.
| # | Variant | Year | Body | Fuel | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daihatsu Applause 1.6i | 1998 | Hatchback | Petrol | 13.9 s |
| 2 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Osaka | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 12.6 s |
| 3 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Tokyo | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 12.6 s |
| 4 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Li | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 12.6 s |
| 5 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Xi | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 12.6 s |
| 6 | Daihatsu Applause 1.6i | 1998 | Hatchback | Petrol | 10.6 s |
| 7 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Zi 4WD | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 10.2 s |
| 8 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Osaka | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 9.8 s |
| 9 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Tokyo | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 9.8 s |
| 10 | Daihatsu Applause 16i | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 9.8 s |
| 11 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Li | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 9.8 s |
| 12 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Xi | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 9.8 s |