2009 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 Toyota Corolla
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2009 Toyota Yaris and 2010 Toyota Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2009 Toyota Yaris and the 2010 Toyota Corolla.
When we compare the 2009 Toyota Yaris's and the 2010 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The 2010 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2009 Toyota Yaris's and the 2010 Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the 2009 Toyota Yaris is a better car than the 2010 Toyota Corolla.
Pricing: A used 2009 Toyota Yaris ranges from $3,644 to $14,890 while a used 2010 Toyota Corolla is priced between $4,947 to $12,499.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2009 Toyota Yaris’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the 2010 Toyota Corolla base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 400 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 462 miles.This gives the 2009 Toyota Yaris the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2010 Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2009 Toyota Yaris has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear head room. The 2010 Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The 2010 Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
12205
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
16307
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13695 - 19685
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6954
Price Range:
3644 - 14890
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
20
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
158242
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
8304
Price Range:
4947 - 12499
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
6594
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
5515 - 8304
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
359
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
142599
# Good or Great Deals:
97
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2009 Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2010 Toyota Corolla
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
8.609828242282791
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
21.301719479297343
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.1 - 21.3
Toyota Yaris Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
6 out of / 19Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
7 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
16 out of / 29Ranking
17 out of / 29Ranking
22 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Hatchback, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2009 Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
Not yet available
2010 Toyota Corolla Trim Levels
Base, LE, S, XLE, XRS
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.048 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
29 / 36 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 400 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 462 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50.4 inches
Cargo Space:
9.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
16.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
92.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2295 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
60 inches
Length:
150.6 inches
Wheelbase:
96.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2723 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
178.7 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
14.0 x 5.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P175/65R14
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Bayou Blue Pearl / Blazing Blue Pearl
Gray
Meteorite Metallic
Red
Absolutely Red / Carmine Red Metallic
White
Polar White
Yellow
Yellow Jolt
Beige
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Streak Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
White
Super White
Yellow
Not available
Beige
Desert Sand Mica
Green
Capri Sea Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Dark Charcoal
Beige
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Beige
Bisque
Gray
Ash
