Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Mini Cooper 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Yaris) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mini Cooper) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 149 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 40 HP less power than Mini Cooper, but torque is 21 NM more than Mini Cooper. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mini Cooper. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km with real consumption | 640 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: | 300'000 km | 390'000 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 Mini Cooper engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mini Cooper 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 1.4 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 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 2 cm shorter than the Mini Cooper, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 160 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 670 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 145 litres more trunk space than the Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Yaris (by 280 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mini Cooper, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2200 | |
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