Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Toyota Yaris

SpecVolkswagen Golf GTI2024Toyota Yaris2024
Price (OTR)£40,750£26,425
Power300 bhp130 bhp
Torque400 Nm185 Nm
0–60 mph5.1 secs9.5 secs
Top Speed155 mph109 mph
MPG (combined)37.2 mpg58.9 mpg
CO₂172 g/km110 g/km
Boot Space374 litres286 litres
Kerb Weight1448 kg1100 kg
Engine2.0L1.5L
Transmission7-speed DSGCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Insurance Group3616
Annual Tax£190£165
Euro NCAP5 / 5 stars5 / 5 stars
Seats55
Fuel TypePetrolPetrol Hybrid

Running Costs Calculator

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

Over 3 yearsVolkswagen Golf GTIToyota Yaris
Fuel / energy£5,206£3,288
Road tax (VED)£570£495
Insurance (est.)£5,478£3,018
Depreciation (est.)£16,300£10,570
Total cost£27,554£17,371
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.