Audi A1 2018 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A1 engine produces 39 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 114 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Audi A1 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A1 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A1 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Skoda Scala | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A1 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
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Audi A1 is larger, but lower. Audi A1 is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A1 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1090 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A1 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Audi A1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A1 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Audi A1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`705 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 14 400 | |
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