Toyota Yaris vs. Toyota Yaris Hatchback

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

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Yaris ranges from $12,804 to $20,726 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is priced between $13,996 to $20,998.

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 Yaris Hatchback loses 22.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris Hatchback retains 2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Yaris.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Toyota Yaris and the Toyota Yaris Hatchback makes 106 horsepower. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 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 fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Yaris. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are subcompact cars, the Toyota Yaris Hatchback has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Toyota Yaris and Toyota Yaris Hatchback are comparable in regards to front head room, front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

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