Toyota Yaris 2020 vs Volkswagen Golf 2017
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Toyota Yaris engine produces 5 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf 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 Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Golf 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2017 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.94 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.52 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. 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 litres | 605 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
947 litres | 1620 litres | |
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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 673 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.7 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`405 kg | 1`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`100 kg | 1`263 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 305 kg | 617 kg | |
| Toyota Yaris load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 10 000 | |
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