Alfa Romeo Spider 2006 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 52 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 57 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.53 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger, but lower. Alfa Romeo Spider is 59 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 13 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 275 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 40 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 2000 | |
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