Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.2 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: | 75 HP | 61 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 3.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1130 km in combined cycle | |
| 1180 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 970 km with real consumption | 850 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 | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A2, Seat Arosa | |
| 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 Volkswagen Lupo 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 | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.62 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, 4 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 | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Lupo, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`210 | |
| 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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