Ford Scorpio 1996 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Ford Scorpio engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite the higher power, Ford Scorpio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Scorpio consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford Scorpio could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Scorpio consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Ford Scorpio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Toyota Yaris) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Ford Scorpio) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2009 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 2009 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.53 m | |
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Ford Scorpio is larger, but lower. Ford Scorpio is 103 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 19 cm wider, while the height of Ford Scorpio is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1183 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Scorpio is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Ford Scorpio can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3000 | |
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