Toyota Yaris 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 24 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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: | 28 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Polo 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2017 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 2017 1.5 engine Volkswagen Polo 2014 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 347 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 67 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 6000 | |
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