Volkswagen Golf 2001 vs Toyota Yaris 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 55 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 4.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Golf is 54 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 8 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1184 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1.1 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 | 900 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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