2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 1 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 346 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Sienna | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Sienna | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |