Toyota Yaris 2014 vs Volkswagen Polo 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 9 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Despite the higher power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 670 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 330'000 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 Volkswagen Polo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.45 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 952 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 6 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The Volkswagen Polo may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`490 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 000 | 6600 | |
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