Audi A3 2000 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 102 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 31 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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: | 2 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.15 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.53 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 35 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 75 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.5 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`695 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A3 has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 10.0/10 | |
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