Volkswagen Polo 2009 vs Toyota Yaris 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 5 HP more power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 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 0.2 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 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 280'000 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 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 14 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Fabia, Seat Altea, Skoda Yeti | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Toyota Verso, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Polo 2009 1.2 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its lifetime is relatively short. Vibration at idling speed tends to be excessive. Toyota Yaris 2009 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 2009 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.97 m | 3.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Volkswagen Polo is 19 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 313 litres | |
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Toyota Yaris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Polo has 33 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`570 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Toyota Yaris, so Volkswagen Polo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3000 | |
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