Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 143 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 186 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 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 Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 620 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai Elantra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 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 Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 engine 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: | 4.52 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger, but lower. Hyundai Elantra is 72 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 140 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Hyundai Elantra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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