Toyota Yaris 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Yaris engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2002 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 2002 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.59 m | |
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Toyota Yaris is smaller. Toyota Yaris is 17 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 1.2 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): | 900 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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