Volkswagen Amarok 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2001
| 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 | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Amarok engine produces 74 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 255 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Amarok reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Amarok consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Amarok gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.25 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.48 m | |
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Volkswagen Amarok is larger. Volkswagen Amarok is 161 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 28 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Amarok is 34 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Amarok is 2.4 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 | 900 | |
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| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 600 | 1200 | |
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