Toyota Yaris 2017 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Yaris) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 111 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Toyota Yaris engine produces 16 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 114 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 3.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Yaris consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.95 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 11 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 347 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1125 litres | |
| Toyota Yaris has 4 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 400 | 7800 | |
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