Volkswagen Polo 2010 vs Toyota Yaris 2011
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.3 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 195 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: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 3.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Polo is 50 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 286 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Polo has 174 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1.4 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`660 | 1`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| 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 | 5000 | |
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