2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Toyota Yaris | 2006 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Yaris | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
