Toyota Yaris vs. Ford Fusion Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Toyota Yaris is substantially cheaper to get to the dealership than the Ford Fusion. With respect to gas mileage, the Yaris beats the Ford. In terms of gas mileage, the Toyota has the Ford Fusion beat. Regarding MSRP, the Ford Fusion costs tremendously more than the Toyota Yaris. The Ford Fusion will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Yaris.

Utility
Neither the Toyota Yaris nor the Ford Fusion has a marked advantage regarding seating capacity.

Convenience
You'll very likely have to take the Toyota Yaris for a fill-up more often than the Ford Fusion because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Yaris offers a bit more head room than the Ford, there really isn't much of a difference. The Ford offers more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Yaris does.

Dimensions
The Ford Fusion is significantly heavier than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Fusion than the Yaris because of its bigger tank. The Toyota and the Ford Fusion compete for the same parking spaces. The Fusion's longer wheelbase will result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the flip side, the Toyota Yaris may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Ford Fusion packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. On the flip side, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
Really small tires, like the ones on the Toyota Yaris, could provide better handling in deep snow but can also look a little odd. With its tighter turning radius, the Toyota Yaris is doubtless nimbler than the Ford Fusion, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Fusion has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota Yaris. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Ford Fusion packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota Yaris with respect to torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. The Yaris could learn a lesson or two from the Ford as far as torque.

Overview
The Ford and the Toyota Yaris have the same basic warranty.