Toyota Yaris 2002 vs Mercedes A class 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Yaris engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Toyota Yaris reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Yaris consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Yaris consumes 0.8 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 | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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 | 350'000 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 | 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 | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.60 m | |
| Toyota Yaris is 3 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Yaris is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Yaris has 85 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Toyota Yaris uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 750 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Yaris is 0.5 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`400 | 1`540 | |
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| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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