Which has a higher ground clearance, the Yaris L or the Vios?

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McMaggie
07/29/25 5:38pm
The ground clearance of the Yaris L and the Vios is almost the same. 1. The Vios uses the same engine and transmission as the Yaris L, as both cars are built on the same platform. 2. The Yaris L and the Vios are equipped with two engines: one is a 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine, and the other is a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. 3. Both the Yaris L and the Vios feature a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. Below are some details about the two engines in the Yaris L and the Vios: (1) The 1.3-liter naturally aspirated engine, codenamed 6NR-FE, has a maximum power output of 73 kW, a maximum torque of 123 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 4200 rpm. This engine is equipped with a dual variable valve timing system and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission. (2) The 1.5-liter naturally aspirated engine, codenamed 7NR, has a maximum power output of 79 kW, a maximum torque of 140 Nm, a maximum power speed of 6000 rpm, and a maximum torque speed of 4200 rpm. This engine features variable valve timing technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission.
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