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Toyota Yaris vs VW Golf Variant - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (280 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (21900 £ vs 26100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris or VW Golf Variant?

Toyota Yaris

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VW Golf Variant

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

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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 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 4281 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore a bit more efficient than the VW Golf Variant with 4.30 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf Variant has a somewhat edge – offering 333 HP compared to 280 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf Variant is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Toyota Yaris takes 5.50 s. That’s about 0.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf Variant pulls minimal stronger with 420 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, Toyota Yaris is noticeable lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1366 kg. The difference is around 276 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers decisively more room – 611 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs clearly better – up to 1642 L, which is about 707 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant hardly perceptible takes the win – 547 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 22 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Golf Variant proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Golf Variant is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Golf Variant

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.3 - 8.2 L
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Toyota Yaris

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The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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VW Golf Variant

The Golf Estate packs Volkswagen's familiar poise into a practical, grown-up estate that quietly makes everyday life easier without shouting for attention. It's clever, comfortable and roomy enough for weekend kit or family chaos, offering smart packaging and refined manners that make it a sensible and surprisingly stylish choice for buyers who need space but don't want a van.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Price
26100 - 48700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 8.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
87 - 215 g/km
co2
114 - 185 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Curb weight
1366 - 1621 kg
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Trunk capacity
611 L
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Length
4631 - 4651 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Height
1462 - 1487 mm
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Max trunk capacity
1624 - 1642 L
Payload
289 - 525 kg
Payload
489 - 547 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 10.5 s
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G, F, C
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW

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Is the Toyota Yaris offered with different drivetrains?

The Toyota Yaris is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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