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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
The Volkswagen Golf requires fewer visits to the gas station than the Toyota Yaris, making it more convenient to drive.
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 will cost more in transportation costs than the Volkswagen Golf.
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 basic warranty of the Toyota Yaris is not as nearly as extensive as that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Compare the 2018 Toyota Yaris and the 2018 Volkswagen Golf. 
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2018 Toyota
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2018 Volkswagen
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| Cash Back Rebate: | Visit Rebate Center | Visit Rebate Center |
| Low APR Loan: | -- | -- |
| Lease Incentive: | -- | -- |
| City MPG: | 30 | 25 |
| Highway MPG: | 35 - 36 | N/A |
| Engine(s): | Inline-4 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity: | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty: | 3 years/36,000 miles | 6 years/72,000 miles |
Overall Safety Rating 
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program. |
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| Frontal Crash Rating
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| Side Crash Rating
Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries. Read an article on the current NHTSA crash test program. |
Not Tested | |
| Invoice*: | $15,010 - $17,528 | $20,073 - $22,709 |
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.
Monthly Trend for:
2018 Toyota Yaris
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Monthly Trend for:
2018 Volkswagen Golf
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*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
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