Toyota Yaris vs. Ford Taurus 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 Taurus. The Toyota Yaris will save you money at the pump compared to the Ford Taurus. As far as MSRP, the Toyota costs tremendously less than the Ford Taurus. The Toyota Yaris will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Ford Taurus.

Utility
The Ford Taurus will quite certainly prove handier than the Toyota Yaris for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Toyota Yaris than with the Ford Taurus, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Taurus's front cabin compared to the Toyota. The Ford provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the Toyota Yaris does.

Dimensions
Both the Yaris and the Ford are likely to feel a tad sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Ford Taurus than the Toyota because of its bigger tank. The Toyota fits in smaller parking spaces than the Ford Taurus. The Toyota Yaris's shorter wheelbase will give a more agile feel in daily traffic. On the other hand, the Ford Taurus is likely to have a smoother, more stable ride.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Ford packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the Toyota and the Ford Taurus are likely to feel a little sluggish because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
Really small tires, like the ones on the Toyota Yaris, could improve gas mileage but may also look a little odd.

Drivetrain
The Ford Taurus has a more massive engine than the Toyota Yaris. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. The Toyota Yaris could learn a lesson or two from the Ford Taurus as far as torque. Torque equals pickup, and the Ford will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Yaris finally gets moving.

Overview
The Taurus and the Toyota Yaris have the same basic after-sale protection.