Audi A5 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 170 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 37 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 177 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A4, Seat Altea, Audi Q5, Seat Leon, Seat Exeo | 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 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: | 4.63 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.53 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 83 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 15 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 433 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 9600 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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