2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 84 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Volkswagen Polo (131 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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2007 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1028 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |