Audi A2 2004 vs Toyota Yaris 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 110 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Audi A2 engine produces 4 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | 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 A2 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. | |||
| Audi A2 2004 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Audi A2 2004 1.6 engine Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.48 m | |
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Audi A2 is larger. Audi A2 is 19 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A2 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 950 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage capacity. Audi A2 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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