2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2012 Audi TT
To start off, 2012 Audi TT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2012 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2012 Audi TT | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Yaris | TT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
