Audi A3 1997 vs Toyota Yaris 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 35 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 65 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 300'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Toledo | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2002 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 2002 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.50 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 54 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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