Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Scirocco engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 64 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Scirocco reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Scirocco could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Scirocco consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 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: | 380'000 km | 280'000 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 Volkswagen Scirocco engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Superb, Seat Leon, Audi A1 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Scirocco 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is reliable, however, owners frequently report excessive oil consumption, which is usually linked to piston ring issues. Loss of power is another common complaint. It's advised against maintaining ... More about Volkswagen Scirocco 2014 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Scirocco is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Scirocco is 31 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Scirocco is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 312 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1006 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Scirocco has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Volkswagen Scirocco uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Scirocco is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Scirocco can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Scirocco has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 800 | 14 600 | |
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