Toyota Yaris vs. Volkswagen GTI Review

Cost
With respect to gas mileage, the Yaris has the Volkswagen GTI beat. The Volkswagen GTI will tax your gasoline budget considerably more than the Toyota Yaris will. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota Yaris costs tremendously less than the Volkswagen GTI. The Volkswagen will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota Yaris.

Utility
The Yaris and the GTI can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Yaris's fuel tank will need to be replenished slightly more often than the unit in the Volkswagen.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Yaris offers a bit more head room than the Volkswagen GTI, there honestly isn't much of a difference. The ampler interior dimensions of the GTI make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Yaris.

Dimensions
The Volkswagen GTI is tremendously more bulky than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Volkswagen GTI than the Toyota Yaris because of its larger tank. The Toyota and the Volkswagen GTI compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Volkswagen packs quite a wallop and will knock the Yaris down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Yaris is most certainly sprier than the Volkswagen GTI, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen GTI has a bigger engine than the Toyota Yaris. Remember that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Volkswagen GTI packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Yaris with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Volkswagen GTI will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Yaris finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Volkswagen GTI and the Yaris have the same basic after-sale protection.