Audi A3 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 140 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 147 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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: | 390'000 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: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan | 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. | |||
| Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Audi A3 2008 2.0 engine 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: | 4.24 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.53 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger, but lower. Audi A3 is 44 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
674 litres | 1183 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Audi A3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Audi A3 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 509 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.3 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`995 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 2000 | |
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