Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2011

 
Volkswagen Polo
2009 - 2014
Toyota Yaris
2011 - 2014
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 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: 75 HP90 HP
Torque: 195 NM205 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14 seconds11.8 seconds
Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Polo engine produces 15 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.23.9
Real fuel consumption: 4.7 l/100km4.9 l/100km
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.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres42 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1070 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1230 km on highway
950 km with real consumption850 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 350'000 km300'000 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 Polo engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 6 years15 years
Engine spread: Used also on Skoda FabiaInstalled 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 Polo 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.
Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ...  More about Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.6 engine 

Toyota Yaris 2011 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ...  More about Toyota Yaris 2011 1.4 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 3.97 m3.89 m
Width: 1.68 m1.70 m
Height: 1.49 m1.51 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 litres286 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
952 litres768 litres
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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 184 litres).
Turning diameter: no data9.4 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`6501`525
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 (€): 40004400
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Polo has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
Toyota Yaris has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better safety assist technologies
  • fewer faults
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