Toyota Yaris vs. Chevrolet Cruze

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Yaris and Chevrolet Cruze 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 Yaris and the Chevrolet Cruze.

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

Pricing: A used 2019 Toyota Yaris ranges from $11,575 to $19,478 while a used 2019 Chevrolet Cruze is priced between $9,993 to $18,995.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Yaris loses 24.2 percent of its value and the Chevrolet Cruze loses 40 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 15.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Cruze.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Yaris’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Cruze base engine makes 153 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Cruze is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Cruze the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Toyota Yaris has higher safety ratings than the Chevrolet Cruze, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.51 out of 5 Stars.