Toyota Yaris 2009 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Toyota Yaris) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes A class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 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 300 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 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 Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class 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 2009 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Yaris 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.79 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.59 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. Toyota Yaris is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 122 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 909 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.6 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): | 1`525 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3600 | |
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