Toyota Yaris vs. Hyundai Sonata Review

Utility
The Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai Sonata can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Sonata packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. However, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. Both the Toyota and the Hyundai are likely to feel slightly slow because of their high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Sonata is substantially heavier than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Hyundai Sonata than the Toyota Yaris because of its more capacious tank. The Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai Sonata compete for the same parking spaces. The Hyundai Sonata's longer wheelbase will likely result in a smoother, more stable ride; on the other hand, the Toyota may give a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic.

Convenience
The Toyota Yaris's fuel tank will need to be replenished more often than the unit in the Hyundai Sonata.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the Sonata to the dealership as the Toyota Yaris. In terms of fuel economy, the Toyota Yaris bests the Hyundai Sonata. The Toyota Yaris will save you money at the pump compared to the Hyundai Sonata. Regarding MSRP, the Hyundai Sonata costs tremendously more than the Toyota Yaris. The Toyota will save you a bunch of money at the pump every year compared to the Hyundai.

Handling
The Sonata has considerably wider tires than the Toyota Yaris. Keep in mind that wider tires might look and feel better, while smaller tires could improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Yaris is quite certainly more agile than the Hyundai Sonata, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Sonata's engine is tremendously more massive than the Toyota Yaris's. Keep in mind that more sizeable engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Toyota Yaris could learn a lesson or two from the Hyundai Sonata regarding pickup.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai Sonata's front cabin compared to the Toyota Yaris. The ampler interior dimensions of the Hyundai Sonata make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Toyota Yaris.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Yaris isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Sonata's.

Other
The Hyundai Sonata emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Yaris.