2010 Toyota Yaris

2010 Toyota Yaris Price Range: $12,205 - $15,125

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Yaris down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Yaris is most certainly more maneuverable than the average coupe/hatchback, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, bear in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The average coupe/hatchback has a more massive engine than the Toyota Yaris. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota Yaris.

Utility
The Toyota Yaris will quite certainly prove more convenient than the typical coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

Convenience
The Toyota Yaris's fuel tank will need to be replenished a bit more often than the unit in the average coupe/hatchback.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Toyota Yaris offers a bit more head room than the average coupe/hatchback, there really isn't much of a difference. While the rear of the Toyota Yaris provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the average coupe/hatchback, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The average coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the typical coupe/hatchback than the Toyota Yaris because of its larger tank. The Toyota Yaris fits in smaller parking spaces than the average coupe/hatchback. The Toyota Yaris's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more maneuverable feel in daily traffic than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Toyota Yaris to the dealership as the average coupe/hatchback. The average coupe/hatchback consumes a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Yaris. When it comes to fuel economy, the Toyota Yaris beats the average coupe/hatchback. When it comes to MSRP, the typical coupe/hatchback costs tremendously more than the Toyota Yaris. The average coupe/hatchback will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota Yaris.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Yaris isn't quite as generous as the average coupe/hatchback's.