Toyota Yaris Cross vs VW Passat – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Toyota Yaris Cross has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23700 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 12043 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Toyota Yaris Cross with 4.50 L. The difference is about 4.20 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat has a decisively edge – offering 272 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 142 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Toyota Yaris Cross takes 10.70 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris Cross tops out at 170 km/h. The difference is around 80 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Toyota Yaris Cross is clearly perceptible lighter – 1180 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 393 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers convincingly more room – 690 L compared to 397 L. That’s a difference of about 293 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly better – up to 1920 L, which is about 823 L more than the Toyota Yaris Cross.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat slightly takes the win – 577 kg compared to 510 kg. That’s a difference of about 67 kg.

All in all, the VW Passat shows itself to be leaves the rival little chance and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.