Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 85 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Despite less power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine: The engine is known for its reliability but exhibits several common issues, especially as mileage increases. Owners report minor oil consumption, which tends to grow over time due to piston ring coking. Individual ignition ... More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.3 engine | |||
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: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Polo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`480 | |
| 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 (€): | 4000 | 4800 | |
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