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Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Golf than the Toyota Yaris, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen Golf in the front seats.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Toyota Yaris as you will with the Volkswagen Golf, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Toyota Yaris is clearly a better financial choice over the Volkswagen Golf.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen Golf have similar Destination Charges.
Dimensions
Since the Toyota Yaris is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Golf, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Toyota Yaris, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Volkswagen Golf.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Yaris has much less torque than the Volkswagen Golf, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Handling
The Toyota Yaris has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Golf, allowing much better maneuverability in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Toyota Yaris is significantly less powerful than the Volkswagen Golf. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Toyota Yaris and the Volkswagen Golf.
Warranty
The Toyota Yaris comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Volkswagen Golf.
Compare the 2014 Toyota Yaris and the 2014 Volkswagen Golf. 
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2014 Toyota
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2014 Volkswagen
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Up to $750 |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | As low as 0.90% |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: | 30 | 23 - 30 |
| Highway MPG: | 36 - 37 | 30 - 42 |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4, Inline-5 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 - 5 | 5 - 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
Safety Rating: Front 
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Side
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Safety Rating: Rear
Vehicle safety data is provided by IIHS, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, an independent, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries on the nation's highways.
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Good | Good |
| Invoice*: | $13,853 - $15,877 | $19,195 - $24,192 |
Days on Lot measures the average number of days a model sits on a dealer's lot before it's sold. This is one predictor of a dealer's willingness to negotiate.
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
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