Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Toyota Yaris Hatchback 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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

In comparing the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris Hatchback is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback ranges from $14,920 to $24,964 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is priced between $11,760 to $20,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback loses 30.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback loses 25.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris Hatchback retains 5.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback’s base engine makes 168 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Corolla Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles. The Yaris Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris Hatchback the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Corolla Hatchback and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.