Toyota Yaris 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Toyota Yaris
2020 - 2024
Volkswagen Golf
2017 - 2020
Body: HatchbackEstate car / wagon
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.0 - 1.5 (petrol)1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)
Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types.

Performance

Power: 69 - 120 HP110 - 300 HP
Torque: 92 - 145 NM200 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds4.9 - 10.5 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Toyota Yaris. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 2.8 - 5.24.1 - 9.6
Toyota Yaris petrol engines consumes on average 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 130 - 160 mm (5.1 - 6.3 inches)126 - 140 mm (5 - 5.5 inches)

Dimensions

Length: 3.94 m4.57 m
Width: 1.70 m1.80 m
Height: 1.52 m1.51 m
Toyota Yaris is smaller, but slightly higher.
Toyota Yaris is 63 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 286 litres605 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
947 litres1883 litres
Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space.
Toyota Yaris has 319 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 936 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`371 kg~ 1`925 kg
Net weight:~ 1`047 kg~ 1`347 kg
Load capacity:~ 324 kg~ 578 kg
Toyota Yaris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 78 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
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Average price (€): 17 60010 000
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
Volkswagen Golf has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • lower price
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