Toyota Yaris 1999 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997

 
Toyota Yaris
1999 - 2003
Volkswagen Golf
1997 - 2003
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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 HP75 HP
Torque: 124 NM128 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.1 seconds14 seconds
Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive.
Toyota Yaris engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km7.3 l/100km
By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 15 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 670 km in combined cycle830 km in combined cycle
810 km on highway1030 km on highway
620 km with real consumption750 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 26 years3 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed also on Volkswagen Bora
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
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 m4.15 m
Width: 1.66 m1.74 m
Height: 1.50 m1.44 m
Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher.
Toyota Yaris is 54 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: no datano data
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 900no data
Safety:
Quality:
high

high
Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 12001200
Pros and Cons: Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
Volkswagen Golf has
  • timing belt engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
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