Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | 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: | 11 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 31 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine 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: | 4.20 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Golf is 40 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 10 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 313 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 37 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Yaris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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