Volkswagen Lupo 1999 vs Toyota Yaris 2003

 
Volkswagen Lupo
1999 - 2005
Toyota Yaris
2003 - 2005
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 1.2 Diesel1.4 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 61 HP75 HP
Torque: 140 NM170 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.5 seconds12.9 seconds
Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Lupo engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Lupo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 3.04.4
Real fuel consumption: 4.0 l/100km4.6 l/100km
The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volkswagen Lupo consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Lupo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Lupo consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris.
Fuel tank capacity: 34 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1130 km in combined cycle1020 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1180 km on highway
850 km with real consumption970 km with real consumption

Engines

Engine production duration: 16 years22 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A2, Seat ArosaInstalled on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota iQ
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Yaris might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Volkswagen Lupo engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.

Dimensions

Length: 3.53 m3.61 m
Width: 1.62 m1.66 m
Height: 1.46 m1.50 m
Volkswagen Lupo is smaller.
Volkswagen Lupo is 8 cm shorter than the Toyota Yaris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Lupo is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 130 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
830 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.3 meters9.8 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Lupo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Lupo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`210900
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Toyota Yaris has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Lupo has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 12001400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Lupo has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • lower price
Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • fewer faults
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