Toyota Yaris 1999 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 26 years | 8 years | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 1999 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 1999 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.58 m | |
| Toyota Yaris and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 900 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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