Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Audi A1 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Audi A1 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris and Audi A1 have the same engine power, but Toyota Yaris torque is 25 NM less than Audi A1. Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1230 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Audi A1 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| 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 Audi A1 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 2011 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.4 engine Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Audi A1 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A1, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 267 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
768 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 19 litres more trunk space than the Audi A1. The Audi A1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A1, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A1, so Audi A1 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 7600 | |
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