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Toyota Yaris vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (280 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (21900 £ vs 32800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris or VW Tiguan?

Toyota Yaris

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Yaris has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £, while the VW Tiguan costs 32800 £. That’s a price difference of around 10928 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Toyota Yaris with 3.80 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

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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 Toyota Yaris has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 280 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Tiguan performs slight better – reaching 242 km/h, while the Toyota Yaris tops out at 230 km/h. The difference is around 12 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Tiguan pulls minimal stronger with 400 Nm compared to 390 Nm. That’s about 10 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 decisively lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 509 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more room – 652 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 366 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs significantly better – up to 1650 L, which is about 715 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan slight takes the win – 533 kg compared to 525 kg. That’s a difference of about 8 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Tiguan shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,800
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VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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Toyota Yaris

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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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 Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Reviews Toyota Yaris

2.4 (1 Reviews)
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Reviews VW Tiguan

3.7 (4 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Price
32800 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
87 - 215 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Curb weight
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
289 - 525 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Max Speed
198 - 242 km/h
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 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
G, D, E, F, B
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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