Volkswagen Polo 1995 vs Toyota Yaris 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 31 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 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.2 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 30 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 | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Toyota Urban Cruiser | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Yaris 2001 1.5 engine: The NZ engine series was specifically developed by Toyota for compact cars. First introduced in 1997, these engines are still in production today, proving their longevity and reliability. With proper ... More about Toyota Yaris 2001 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 3.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
975 litres | 950 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 60 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 25 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Volkswagen Polo can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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