Toyota Yaris 2003 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 106 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 31 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 150 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 Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A2 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 Toyota Yaris engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 28 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | 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 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2003 1.5 engine 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: | 3.64 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.55 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. Toyota Yaris is 19 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1085 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.3 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 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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