Honda HR-V vs. Toyota Yaris
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda HR-V and Toyota Yaris 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 Honda HR-V and the Toyota Yaris.
In comparing the Honda HR-V's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Honda HR-V has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Honda HR-V's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Honda HR-V.
Pricing: A used 2020 Honda HR-V ranges from $15,435 to $24,729 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $11,987 to $19,048.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda HR-V loses 33.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris loses 28.7 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Honda HR-V.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda HR-V’s base engine makes 141 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The HR-V is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the Toyota Yaris the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Honda HR-V. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda HR-V, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda HR-V and the Toyota Yaris have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20920
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17350 - 28400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
18259
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
13400 - 30900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
19967
Price Range:
15435 - 24729
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
17939
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
14944 - 21413
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
195
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
58408
# Good or Great Deals:
65
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
15678
Price Range:
11987 - 19048
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
15580
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
11319 - 23573
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62361
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Honda HR-V Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.4 / 10
Retained Value:
9.2 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda HR-V
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1 - 8.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
5.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.7 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
11.124103165163332
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.140009705694565
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.0 - 8.9
Honda HR-V Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 67Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
10 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
13 out of / 21Ranking
14 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 67Ranking
39 out of / 67Ranking
46 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Toyota Yaris Rankings
Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
6 out of / 37Ranking
6 out of / 15Ranking
9 out of / 17Ranking
12 out of / 37Ranking
13 out of / 37Ranking
20 out of / 37Ranking
31 out of / 37Ranking
33 out of / 37Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda HR-V Trim Levels
EX, EX-L, LX, Sport, Touring
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
141 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
127 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.049 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 34 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
30 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
58.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
124.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
50 inches
Cargo Space:
13.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2906 lbs
Width:
69.8 inches
Height:
63.2 inches
Length:
170.4 inches
Wheelbase:
102.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2385 lbs
Width:
66.7 inches
Height:
58.5 inches
Length:
171.2 inches
Wheelbase:
101.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Gray
Modern Steel Metallic
Silver
Lunar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Blue
Not available
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Stealth
Gray
Chromium / Graphite / Icicle
Silver
Not available
White
Frost
Blue
Sapphire
Red
Pulse
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Blue Black
Gray
Gray
