Toyota iQ first generation

Toyota iQ first generation
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The Toyota iQ first generation (2009–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 31 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.

Model codes: KGJ10, NGJ10 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length2,990 mm RDW2,985–3,078 mm
Width1,680 mm RDW1,680 mm
Height1,500 mm RDW1,500 mm
Wheelbase2,000 mm RDW2,000 mm
Front track1,480 mm ASTRA–
Rear track1,460 mm ASTRA–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight820–835 kg RDW860–1,140 kg
Mass in running order920–935 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight1,210–1,215 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,210 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats4 RDW–
Doors2 RDW–
Boot space–238 L
Fuel tank–32 L
Performance
Top speed150 km/h RDW150–170 km/h
Torque91–190 Nm ASTRA91–190 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 175/65R15, 175/60R16

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de, pl), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
6–8 years93.5% (91.6–95.0)86.4%800
9–12 years88.1% (87.7–88.6)77.9%19,517
13 years and older84.0% (83.5–84.4)69.2%26,201

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes30.4%32.4%
Tyres25.5%31.2%
Suspension18.0%35.1%
Lights and electrics15.3%23.7%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)10.3%10.3%
Body, chassis and structure7.3%13.7%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

All 31 versions of the Toyota iQ first generation

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20151.0 L50 kW (68 PS)Petrol104–105 g/km45,110
2011–20151.3 L72 kW (98 PS)Petrol118–120 g/km9,900
2010–2014––Petrol108–116 g/km3,682
20131.3 L–Other fuel120 g/km236
20131.0 L–Other fuel101 g/km86
2011–20131.4 L66 kW (90 PS)Diesel104 g/km1,470
20101.0 L–Petrol104 g/km33,824
20101.3 L–Petrol116 g/km5,812
20101.4 L–Diesel104 g/km2,042
2010––Other fuel110 g/km44
2010––Diesel103 g/km40

United Kingdom 12 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013–20141.0 VVT-i 5 speed Manual1.0 LPetrolManual4.4 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2013–20141.0 VVT-i 5 speed Multidrive1.0 LPetrolAutomatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2013–20141.33 VVT-i 5-speed Multidrive1.3 LPetrolAutomatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2013–20141.33 VVT-i 6-speed Manual1.3 LPetrolManual5.2 L/100 km NEDC119 g/km
20121.0 VVT-i 5 speed Manual1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
20121.0 VVT-i 5 speed Multidrive1.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic4.8 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20121.33 VVT-i 5-speed Multidrive1.3 LPetrol5-speed automatic5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
20121.33 VVT-i 6 speed Manual1.3 LPetrol6-speed manual4.9–5.2 L/100 km NEDC113–119 g/km
2009–20101.0 VVT-i · 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed Manual1.0 LPetrol5-speed manual4.3 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2009–20101.0 VVT-i MultiDrive · 1.0 VVT-i 5-speed M-drive1.0 LPetrol–4.7 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
20101.33 VVT-i 6-speed Manual1.3 LPetrol6-speed manual4.8 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km
20101.33 VVT-i 5-speed Multimode1.3 LPetrol–5.1 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km

France 8 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2014–2015iQ (68ch) VVT-i RC2–50 kW (68 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2014–2015iQ (68ch) VVT-i MultiDrive RC2–50 kW (68 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)4.8 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2014–2015iQ (100ch) VVT-i MultiDrive RC2–72 kW (98 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2012–2013iQ (68ch) VVT-i · iQ 68ch VVT-i RC2–50 kW (68 PS)Petrol5-speed manual4.4 L/100 km NEDC99 g/km
2012–2013iQ (68ch) VVT-i MultiDrive · iQ 68 VVT-i MultiDrive RC2–50 kW (68 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)4.8 L/100 km NEDC110 g/km
2012–2013iQ (100ch) VVT-i MultiDrive · iQ 100 VVT-i MultiDrive RC2–72 kW (98 PS)PetrolContinuously variable (CVT)5.2 L/100 km NEDC120 g/km
2012iQ (90ch) D-4D FAP–66 kW (90 PS)Diesel6-speed manual4.0 L/100 km NEDC104 g/km
2012iQ (100ch) VVT-i Stop & Start–72 kW (98 PS)Petrol6-speed manual4.9 L/100 km NEDC113 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.