Toyota Yaris 2011 vs Ford Fiesta 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.0 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: | 99 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Ford Fiesta is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 1 HP less power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Ford Fiesta. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Yaris could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford C-Max, Ford Tourneo, Ford B-Max | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Yaris 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 2011 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.89 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Yaris is 7 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 286 litres | 295 litres | |
| Toyota Yaris has 9 litres less trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.8 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Toyota Yaris can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`495 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Fiesta is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 4600 | |
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