Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Toyota GR Yaris

SpecVolkswagen Golf GTI2024Toyota GR Yaris2025
Price (OTR)£40,750£36,180
Power300 bhp280 bhp
Torque400 Nm390 Nm
0–60 mph5.1 secs4.9 secs
Top Speed155 mph143 mph
MPG (combined)37.2 mpg34 mpg
CO₂172 g/km186 g/km
Boot Space374 litres174 litres
Kerb Weight1448 kg1315 kg
Engine2.0L1.6L
Transmission7-speed DSG8-speed AT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
Insurance Group3633
Annual Tax£190£190
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats53
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol

Running Costs Calculator

Adjust the inputs to estimate what each car will cost you to own.

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Golf GTIToyota GR Yaris
Fuel / energy£5,206£5,696
Road tax (VED)£570£570
Insurance (est.)£5,478£5,109
Depreciation (est.)£16,300£14,472
Total cost£27,554£25,847
How these numbers are calculated
  • Fuel cost uses the car's combined MPG and the price you enter.
  • EV energy cost assumes 3.5 mi/kWh (UK average). Real efficiency varies by car and driving style.
  • Insurance is a rough estimate based on the car's insurance group — your actual quote depends on age, location, and history.
  • Depreciation assumes 40% loss over 3 years, scaled linearly. Premium brands and EVs can deviate significantly.
  • Road tax uses the published first-year and standard VED for the car's CO₂ band.