Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 90 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 7 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 36 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.4 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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 A2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| 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 A2 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 2003 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.55 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. Toyota Yaris is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 85 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A2 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A2, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`320 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2600 | |
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