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Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2021
2020
Generation
First generation GR Yaris – purpose-built WRC homologation road car
Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History
High-performance 8AT added to the range in 2023
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Circuit Yellow, White Pearl, Black
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1280 kg
1110 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Length
3995 mm
4180 mm
Width
1805 mm
1745 mm
Height
1455 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2560 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
174 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1620 kg
1515 kg
Payload Capacity
340 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.1 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
957 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1038 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
885 mm
881 mm
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1490 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Optional
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
174 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Automatic AC
Climate Zones
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.7
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Suede / Fabric Sport
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size Steel
Stabilizer Bar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Standard
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
5.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Automatic AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Standard
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Dual-Zone Auto AC
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
gr-yaris
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Optional
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Rim Size
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1618 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
3
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
12
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
200 kW
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
370 Nm
145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
CVT
Top Speed
230 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.5 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
156.3 kW/tonne
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
289.1 Nm/tonne
130.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Gearbox
6-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Front Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Manual
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Manual
Yes
Drivetrain
4WD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Manual
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
11.5 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.4 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.5 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.5 km/l
15.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Seat Material
Suede / Fabric Sport
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual multi-way
Fabric Seats
Suede / Fabric Sport
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual multi-way
Armrest Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Sport seats with GR logo, digital instrument cluster, minimalist cabin focused on driver engagement
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Suede / Fabric Sport
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Suede / Fabric Sport
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Full Digital
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
6
6
Audio System
6
Not confirmed
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Multi Information Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple manufacturer colours
Roof Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Body Type
Hatchback
Not confirmed
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Standard
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Standard
Not confirmed
Body Cladding
-
Not Available
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Approach Angle
-
25 deg
Departure Angle
-
23 deg
Wading Depth
-
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Tyre Size
225/40 R18
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size Steel
Tyre Type
225/40 R18
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Brakes
Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheel Diameter
Standard
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
Yes
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
Yes
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R3,800
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
204 g/km
116 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
204
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
204
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Noise Level
-
68 dB
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
10 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
13 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
4
28
Spec
GR Yaris
Yaris
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
897400 ZAR
359900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
897400
359900
Starting Price Zar
897400
359900
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR Yaris and Yaris comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: GR Yaris 85 vs Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: GR Yaris 45 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: GR Yaris 90 vs Yaris 98.
Practicality index: GR Yaris 46 vs Yaris 53.
Ownership-cover index: GR Yaris 43 vs Yaris 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
GR Yaris leads by 5 points
GR Yaris and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
GR Yaris
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota GR Yaris
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 59 pts for Yaris
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR Yaris leads. However, Yaris may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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