2005 Toyota Yaris vs. 2011 Audi TT
To start off, 2011 Audi TT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi TT (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi TT weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (123 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Yaris | 2011 Audi TT | |
| Make | Toyota | Audi |
| Model | Yaris | TT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
