Toyota Yaris vs. Scion tC Review

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the tC packs quite a punch 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
With its tighter turning circle, the Toyota Yaris is most certainly nimbler than the Scion tC, 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 Scion tC has a more sizeable 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 Scion tC is tremendously more powerful than the Toyota. The Scion tC packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota Yaris regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
The Scion tC and the Toyota Yaris can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
You'll definitely take the Scion tC for a fill-up roughly as often as the Toyota Yaris.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota's front cabin compared to the Scion tC. While the rear of the Toyota Yaris offers a bit more head- and leg-room than the Scion, there really isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Scion tC than the Toyota Yaris because of its bigger tank. The Toyota Yaris fits in smaller parking spaces than the Scion tC. The Toyota's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the Scion tC.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the tC to the dealership as the Toyota Yaris. Regarding fuel economy, the Toyota Yaris beats the Scion tC. The Scion tC pales in comparison to the Toyota Yaris in terms of gas mileage. The tC is considerably more expensive than the Toyota Yaris regarding MSRP. The Toyota will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Scion tC. The Scion tC will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Toyota.

Warranty
The Yaris and the Scion tC have the same basic warranty.