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Toyota Yaris vs Volkswagen Golf R: 5-year value retention (74% vs 74%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Toyota Yaris holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Toyota Yaris comes out ahead, holding about 74% of its value versus 74% for the Volkswagen Golf R. Over the first five years the Toyota Yaris loses roughly $4,339 while the Volkswagen Golf R loses about $13,106 — a gap near $8,767.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Toyota Yaris sheds about 5% in year one versus 4% for the Volkswagen Golf R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.