Toyota Yaris 2009 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.4 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 (Volkswagen Golf) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Toyota Yaris over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 790 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1086 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Toyota Yaris has 37 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 219 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.6 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): | 1`525 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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