Toyota Yaris 1999 vs Volkswagen Polo 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 124 NM | 106 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 5.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 1999 1.3 engine: Engines with higher mileage tend to lose oil both through combustion and leaks, with consumption becoming noticeable past 150,000 km. Around the same time, the timing chain may stretch as the hydraulic ... More about Toyota Yaris 1999 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.46 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 29 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 270 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1030 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Yaris has 35 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.8 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`365 | 1`530 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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