Audi A3 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
|
Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 67 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 107 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.2 | |
|
The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A3 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat CC, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | 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 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 | |
|
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`985 | 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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A3 has
|
Toyota Yaris has
| |