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Toyota Yaris vs VW ID.3 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 231 HP), boot space and price (21,900 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris or VW ID.3?

Toyota Yaris vs VW ID.3: Key differences

Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.3

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Yaris

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Toyota Yaris is markedly cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the VW ID.3 costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,281 £.

ID.3

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Yaris offers slightly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 231 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the VW ID.3 takes 7.1 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris delivers moderately more torque with 390 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

Yaris

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris is clearly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,885 kg. The difference is around 795 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.3 offers visibly more boot space – 383 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 97 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris carries a bit more – 525 kg compared to 464 kg. That’s a difference of about 61 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
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Toyota Yaris

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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Reviews Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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Mathieu
31 Dec 2025, 13:08:43

My Toyota Yaris Hybrid is perfect: small footprint yet a reasonable boot, fuel consumption between 3.2 and 3.9 l/100 km, very comfortable even for long distances. You can fault it for its mediocre uphill acceleration on the motorway. But with speed limits of 70 to 130 km/h, it still remains too powerful.

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VW ID.3

The VW ID.3 is a crisply styled electric hatch that masks serious practicality behind a friendly, modern face, making city runs and longer trips pleasantly fuss free. For buyers seeking a sensible, well-equipped EV that doesn't take itself too seriously, the ID.3 strikes a neat balance of comfort, tech and everyday usability with a cheeky smile.

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Mr C Blagdon
14 Jan 2026, 12:07:54

Great all rounder, surprisingly spacious cabin. Rapid and refined. Not quiet enough space in the boot for a bike, could use more ground clearance.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Price
29,100 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.9 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
410 - 629 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 197 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Curb weight
1,885 - 1,966 kg
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Trunk capacity
383 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Width
1,809 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
289 - 525 kg
Payload
422 - 464 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Power HP
170 - 231 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
390 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
125 - 170 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Toyota
Brand
VW
What drive types are available for the Toyota Yaris?

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

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