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Old 03-22-2011, 08:30 AM   #44 (permalink)
Arragonis
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Originally Posted by piers.singer View Post
Yaris 1.0 VVT-i does 50mpg out of the box with a 4-star NCAP rating. It's a Toyota and it's petrol, so there should be no problems, reliability-wise. I'm rather selling it to myself here...24 years of age and I'm thinking of buying a Toyota...kill me now. Only kidding.

At least the bonnet will stay shut
Aygo does more MPG but is more flimsy. Yaris is heavier, I had quite misplaced the 1.0 VVT model - same engine...

EDIT - Figures for t'Aris.

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Fuel consumption (urban) 44.1 mpg
Fuel consumption (extra urban) 57.6 mpg
Fuel consumption (combined) 52.3 mpg
0 - 62 mph 15.7 seconds
Top speed 96 mph
Cylinders 3
Valves 12 v
Engine power 69 bhp
Engine torque 70 lbs/ft
Not so good in FE (heavier).
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Last edited by Arragonis; 03-22-2011 at 08:33 AM.. Reason: what the hell is 'slimsy' ?
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