Volkswagen Amarok 2010 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Amarok) 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 (Toyota Yaris) 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: | 180 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 47 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 247 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Amarok could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Amarok gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.53 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 138 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 24 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 3.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Amarok can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`040 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`894 kg | 1`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`146 kg | 355 kg | |
| Volkswagen Amarok load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 69 procentiem more than Toyota Yaris. Therefore, Volkswagen Amarok is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 1800 | |
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