Volkswagen Beetle 2002 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 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 2009 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Beetle is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1086 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 104 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle 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 Toyota Yaris (by 317 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 230 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 3000 | |
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