Compare the Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf
AI generated from our expert reviews
Both the Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen Golf make town driving easy, and you will find that both grip well in corners. The Golf is longer than the Yaris and can tow more. In the back, the Golf has enough room for tall adults to sit comfortably. By contrast, while the Yaris has more than enough space on offer for children, taller teens and adults may be left wanting for a bit more room on longer trips.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Touchscreen infotainment
A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Hybrid | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 286 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 381 litres (3 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 947 litres | Boot space, seats down — |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 3,950 mm x 1,745 mm x 1,505 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,284 mm x 1,789 mm x 1,491 mm |
| Towing capacity 450 kg | Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best |
| First year tax rate £365 Best | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Battery size 0.7 kWh | Battery size — |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 1.5 Hybrid CVT | Engine name 1.5 TSI |
| Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 116 BHP | Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Hybrid | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 1 | Forward gears 6 |
| Acceleration 9.7 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 9.9 s (0-60 mph) |
| Battery size 0.7 kWh | Battery size — |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 286 litres | Boot (seats up) 381 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 947 litres | Boot (seats down) — |
| Length 3,950 mm | Length 4,284 mm |
| Width 1,745 mm | Width 1,789 mm |
| Height 1,505 mm | Height 1,491 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.56 m | Wheelbase 2.63 m |
| Turning circle 11.0 m | Turning circle 11.1 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.