Toyota Yaris vs. Toyota Corolla Hatchback
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Yaris and Toyota Corolla 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 Yaris and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
When we compare the Toyota Yaris's and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's specifications and ratings, 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. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Yaris's and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Yaris ranges from $12,804 to $20,726 while a used 2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback is priced between $16,967 to $24,499.
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 Toyota Corolla Hatchback loses 28 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 3.9 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 Yaris’s base engine makes 106 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback base engine makes 168 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. The Corolla Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 488 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris 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 Corolla Hatchback, 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, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Corolla Hatchback have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$18,643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$13,400 - $30,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,290
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,995 - $28,595
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$17,184
Price Range:
$12,804 - $20,726
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$17,709
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$12,372 - $25,883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
47,380
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,796
Price Range:
$16,967 - $24,499
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$20,060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$12,327 - $29,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
61
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55,621
# Good or Great Deals:
32
Toyota Yaris Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.5 / 10
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Yaris
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
6.9
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
3.9 - 9.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
18.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
6.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1 - 8.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Toyota Yaris Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
6 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Ranking
37 out of / 43Ranking
39 out of / 43Toyota Corolla Hatchback Rankings
Ranking
8 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
12 out of / 24Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
24 out of / 43Ranking
25 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Ranking
35 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Yaris Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Trim Levels
SE, SE Nightshade Edition, XSE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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:
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
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:
106 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
103 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
168 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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):
30 / 39 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
348 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 37 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
370 / 488 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
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
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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
Overall Interior Volume:
85.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.4 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3060 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P185/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Stealth
Blue
Sapphire
Gray
Chromium / Graphite / Icicle
Red
Pulse
White
Frost
Brown
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Flame / Blue Flame w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Gray
Not available
Red
Smoked Paprika Metallic / Smoked Paprika Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
White
Blizzard Pearl / Blizzard Pearl w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Brown
Oxide Bronze / Oxide Bronze w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Green
Galactic Aqua Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Interior Colors
Black
Blue Black
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone