Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Toyota Yaris. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.51 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Polo is 9 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 286 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
952 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 6 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. This could mean that the Volkswagen Polo uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Polo is better rated in child safety tests. The Toyota Yaris scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4600 | |
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