Increasingly strong arguments in their favor, the competitive segment B has reached a level of development difficult to overlook. Here are two examples dare everything: Toyota Yaris and Peugeot 208.

Gradually they are eating the compact ground, approaching them for technology and performance. They also consume less, and its starting price is more competitive, so they are a more valid option if you do not need the space and the trunk of his older brothers. Of the two models of this comparison include the high efficiency of its diesel engines, able to standardize CO2 emissions of 95 to 99 g / km, respectively, ie, 3.6 and 3.8 l / 100 km combined cycle. In real life move around 5 liters, but without sacrificing the dynamic solvent.

Moreover, they offer an almost opposite approach, although equally satisfactory results in both cases. If he Peugeot 208 It is proving to be one of the most comprehensive multi-purpose, the Toyota Yaris, what just received an update, It comes with strength to face whatever it takes. One of the main differences is touch offering their mechanics. The Yaris maintains refinement Auris with identical D-4D propeller, and a precise shift actuator, Nevertheless the Peugeot 208 not get here the same softness offered by the 308. In addition it may be somewhat abrupt acceleration and stop accelerating, shown something rough and noticeable vibrations in the steering wheel and pedals, what there is also a lower engine sound insulation, whose sound not just be nice. Moreover, the shift lever has excessive longitudinal travel and less precise touch, something that does not match sportsmanship transmitting its small steering wheel and quick steering, nor the tuning bright frame.

Assimilated this lack of refinement of Peugeot 208, to some extent understandable in a car of its size, positively surprised by the broad range of use of your engine because its force is available from very few laps, barely above idling speed. His response to throttle commands is immediate and the forcefulness necessary to move long marches without question, while stepping change, which is 5 speed, It makes the jump between the last two relations is very marked.

The engine Toyota, meanwhile, it has a less strong lower area, which has always characterized this 1.4 D-4D in past generations. However, in the current Yaris things they have greatly improved thanks to VGT and, without being so strong as his rival a few laps, it is also usable. However, to have all his strength just wait until 2,100 rpm, when featured a "kick" the turbo not inconsiderable. It is perhaps this way to deliver power which facilitates achieve even lower consumption than the Peugeot 208 without too much involvement on our part, simply not exceeding 2,100 rpm cited. Highway Technical Center has achieved 5.3 l / 100 km in city, opposite the Peugeot 5.9, and that the latter has a Stop / Start system is a luxury -and more in its segment- then stops the engine when the speed drops from 23 km / h and insert neutral, what we It allows "to play" almost like a hybrid under certain circumstances. Both stop and start occur instantly (even to change his mind at the last minute) and total absence of vibration, so you do not get to ask any questions or generate ourself an iota of stress, unlike what with any other competitors which, either slowly or decline of comfort, on more than one occasion we are going through your head off the system.

The differences in the effectiveness of their racks are not decisive, which says a lot for the Toyota considering that the 208 is probably the reference segment right now. The two have much aplomb and give confidence when tackling twisty sections apace and highway trips. Apart from being stable and provide noble reactions, keep the guy in front of demanding situations such as sudden changes in direction, a curve is closed, or that stretch of mountain that catches you almost step … because both are a reactive rear axle able to round the twists if necessary, providing an extra agility also makes their commanders do not get bored, under the tutelage of electronic programs well morons to keep driveability stability. Only Toyota can completely disconnect this device 208 is reactivated -in surpassed the 50 km / h-, although this must be left holding the corresponding key for a while the car is stationary. None disappoints, however, whether to give a verdict in favor of one or the other, Peugeot benefits from a more enveloping seats and a sportier tires mounted to improve braking and accuracy to the limit, although at the cost of losing some comfort. On the other hand, Toyota abs is more sensitive to imperfections asphalt and comes into operation before, making it more difficult to dose braking.

Another point to consider, although this is a matter of taste, is the attractive interior design of the Peugeot 208. With more elaborate forms and Successful combination of materials including lacquered piano black, metallic finishes and even leather seats (optional), it is more modern and the staff Toyota Yaris, although this has ceiling handles on all seats and Peugeot, no. Regarding the driving position, the Peugeot 208 It requires a change of mentality and take the wheel down low, but you get used. Too bad that neither the backrest adjustment is accurate, it is by lever and preset positions are far apart. The choice, especially if you consider the price Toyota Yaris, It is not easy.