Toyota Yaris vs. Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Review

Utility
The Yaris and the Impreza Outback Sport can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Performance
With respect to horsepower, the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport 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.

Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport is tremendously heavier than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport than the Toyota Yaris because of its bigger tank. The Yaris fits in smaller parking spaces than the Subaru.

Convenience
You'll most definitely take the Toyota Yaris for a fill-up roughly as often as the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport.

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 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport to the dealership as the Toyota Yaris. The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport will tax your gasoline budget substantially more than the Toyota Yaris will. The Toyota Yaris is tremendously less pricey than the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport in terms of MSRP. The Yaris will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the Toyota.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Yaris is definitely more maneuverable than the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the other hand, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Impreza Outback Sport's engine is tremendously larger than the Toyota Yaris's. Remember that more massive engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota regarding torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Comfort
While the front cabin in the Subaru offers a bit more head room than the Toyota, there really isn't much of a difference. The Toyota Yaris is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Subaru.

Warranty
The Subaru Impreza Outback Sport and the Toyota Yaris have the same basic warranty.