Toyota Yaris 2005 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 69 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 6 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 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 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Citroen C1, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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 2005 1.0 engine: Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long. Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2003 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.75 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.48 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller, but higher. Toyota Yaris is 45 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 275 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 75 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: | 8.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 2.1 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): | 1`440 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 10.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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