Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors (1999 – 2001) vs Toyota Yaris 5 Doors (1999 – 2003): specs compared

The Toyota Yaris 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 106 hp against 100 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.4 s. It is the lighter car, from 855 kg against 882 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors is 130 mm longer than the Toyota Yaris 5 Doors.

Specification Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors Volkswagen Polo 5 Doors 1999 – 2001 Toyota Yaris 5 Doors Toyota Yaris 5 Doors 1999 – 2003
Overview
Origin Germany Japan
Documented years 1999 – 2001 1999 – 2003
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 7 4
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 50 – 101 hp 68 – 106 hp
Torque 86 – 195 Nm 90 – 170 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.4 – 18.4 s 9.0 – 13.6 s
Top speed 151 – 188 km/h 155 – 190 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.4 – 6.7 L/100 km 4.4 – 6.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,739 mm 3,609 mm
Width 1,631 mm 1,661 – 1,666 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,501 mm
Wheelbase 2,410 mm 2,370 mm
Curb weight 882 – 991 kg 855 – 925 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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