Volkswagen Polo 2017 vs Toyota Yaris 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Polo) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Yaris) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 111 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Polo engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, but torque is 114 NM more than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 5.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Polo consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Polo over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Polo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.05 m | 3.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.51 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is larger, but lower. Volkswagen Polo is 11 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 351 litres | 347 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1125 litres | no data | |
| Volkswagen Polo has 4 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 1 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`720 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Yaris has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Toyota Yaris quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 14 600 | |
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