Volkswagen Amarok 2009 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: | Manual | 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: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 167 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Amarok) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| 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: | 5.25 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 145 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 |
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 (kg): | 3`040 | 1`545 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 2000 | |
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