Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 86 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 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 Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 450 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 580 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 450 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.3 engine Volkswagen Lupo 1998 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 Volkswagen Lupo 1998 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is larger. Toyota Yaris is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 830 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Toyota Yaris has 175 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`365 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Lupo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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