Toyota Yaris or Toyota Corolla what would you buy???

Question

If you were looking for a new car which would you get and why???

Answer 1

Niether, Id get the CHevy Cobalt. In a test by Car and Driver the Corolla was ranked 5/6. The Volkswagen Rabbit won (the chevy cobalt was not included), and in Automobile Magazines test the Honda Civic Si won, followed by the Cobalt. Automobiles was a test of sporty econo sedans, while C&D's was just economy (but fun was worth 20/150 points). The Yaris (or Echo) has always been inferior to the other options, and one test will tell you that pretty well. Good alternatives would be the Chevy Cobalt, Dodge CAliber, Chevy Aveo, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, and Volkswagen Rabbit. Last year Toyota had the most recalls, but the media "failed" to notice since millions would stand against them because of thier reputation. These days reputation is nothing, technology advances so fast it cant keep up. For ex: three years ago GM was one of the worst companies, now they have the most top-rated vehicles, and the quality/reliability surpasses Toyota. Honda is still on top of the reliability ratings. Ford also had more recalls than GM and DaimlerChrysler combined, for reasons like exploding engines and wheels falling off. Here is a quote from the Washington Posts review of the Toyota CAmry "one of which is the Chevrolet Malibu, which in my real-world driving experience has been every bit as good and reliable as the much-ballyhooed Camry but has been maligned primarily because it is a Chevrolet". Oddly enough that was an '04 Malibu VS the totally redisigned '07 Camry. Common problems with Toyotas are plastic rattling until it falls off. People then complain that when they take it to the dealer to be fixed they just say "The cars are made with so much plastic its practically impossible to fix" GM is also the worlds fastest growing manufacturer, and that dosent happen by accident.

Answer 2

I'm simply amazed at the idiotic responses to this question. If the guy wanted a Civic Si or a Cobalt or a Tundra (!!!) then that's what the question would be!!!!

I have studied both of these cars but didn't get either one because I got a better deal (cheaper) on an entirely different vehicle.

I take it that fuel economy is important to you, and I think these are both excellent choices.

Corolla: Considering that it gets as good (40mpg manual/38mpg auto) as the Yaris, I couldn't help but be totally impressed with the quality of the ride. The Corolla seems like a "mini Camry" (dare I say mini Lexus??) in its extremely smooth ride and NON-LITTLE CAR characteristics. At least, that's what I thought when I test-drove a 2006. Years and years ago, I had a Geo Prism (was a rebadged Corolla) and I thought the same thing back then, especially going over ice washboards and potholes in Alaskan winters. Much more room and luxury than the Yaris, yet identical economy. I'd have to say Corolla. The only problem??? THE COROLLA IS EXPENSIVE!!!!! Of course, I mean this by comparison of what the same money will buy you in terms of other brands. In comparison to the Yaris, I'm sure the Corolla has better crashworthiness because this generation Corolla was very highly rated when it came out in 2003. Better hurry and get one before they make an ugly restyle - I really like this generation Corolla bodystyle, but I'll bet they're going to try to "hip it up for the new generation" with some questionable restyle like they did the Tacoma and 4-runner; I found the previous generations of those vehicles to have smooth, clean lines and more distinction to these new models that look like Nissans with gimmicky flares and trim. I'll bet the next Corolla follows suit.

The Yaris had more typical "small economy car" characteristics. It doesn't corner near as well as the Corolla, it jars harder on speedbumps and potholes. I **really** don't like the fact that the gauges are in the center of the dash - I don't know why they do that. That sort of prejudiced me against the whole package. The Yaris is small and easy to park. Compared to Geo Metro I used to have, however, the Yaris felt **much** more refined in every way.....only problem is the equally-thrifty Corolla feels in turn so much more "substantial." Don't know how safe it is, but it's a tiny car! Big plus for the Yaris: THE PRICE! It's only a little more money than competing Korean brands. However, it's the only way to get TOYOTA QUALITY at a rock-bottom price.

I'd say, COROLLA if you can afford it, Yaris if you want low price and if you park on the street (urban) frequently.

Answer 3

Well, I'll start with the most obvious point to say that if you can afford the Corolla, get the Corolla. And, go with the LE or S--the CE is a waste of money being there's not much difference in price, but there's a big difference in features.

That being said, I think you should use MSN Autos compare feature and decide based on your needs. None of us can really tell you what car is best for you, however, the Corolla is bigger, safer, and better looking (which is hard for me to say because I don't like the current body style).

As far as gas mileage goes, that shouldn't be a factor because they're about the same. The Corolla gets 32 city / 41 hwy and the Yaris gets 34 city / 40 hwy. The more important factor to me is the difference in engines. The Corolla comes with a 1.8 liter 125 horsepower I4 engine while the Yaris only has a 1.5 liter 106 horsepower I4 engine--that's a big difference in power.

Answer 4

If you can spend a little more money, get the Corolla.

If your planning to get the Yaris S with the power package and alloy wheels, the Yaris will be around 16k. Most dealers also charge about $500 markup bringing the price close to 17k.

You can get a Corolla S with alloy wheels, spoiler, 6 disc in-dash CD changer, power windows & locks, and a few other goodies for around $17,700. Not to mention that there is no markup on this car and that dealers are willing to discount the car so long as you have good credit. My friend bought a new Corolla S in 2006 for about $17,700. His out the door price including tax and license was about $17,500. With the markup, the Yaris will probably cost just as much as the Corolla.

I haven't driven the Yaris, however I can tell you that the Corolla is very refined and quite. The sticker says 30/38 mpg, my friend says he averages anywhere between 30-35 mpg which is still pretty good.

If you live in SoCal buy from Claremont Toyota. They will give you free oil changes for life along with a free car wash whenever you get an oil change.

Answer 5

By trials and tribulations, the Corolla has been around since the late 1970's. The Corolla is a separate company by Toyota so it is reliable. The Yaris is new and still going through tests and recalls. Don't trust it. Not to mention getting parts for a Corolla are much easier to find and cheaper compared to the Yaris. The name Yaris sounds like the probable name of a fat lazy man somewhere in Europe. Get the Corolla . Good luck!!!!!

Answer 6

I'm scratching my head at WHY someone would consider a Yaris to being with: It's funny looking, BORING body style and has a WEAK 4 cylinder engine.

If I HAD to choose between the 2 however, I'd go with the Corolla.

If I could choose ANOTHER car in the same category, I'd go with the new Honda Civic Si: MUCH better looking than either of the 2 Toyotas and MUCH MORE FUN!!

Toyota seems to have totally gotten off track in terms of making a car that is FUN to drive!

I owned a '93 Toyota MR2 sportscar, which was a blast to drive and had the looks of an exotic!

Unless you get a USED MR2 Spyder and Celica..or MAYBE a convertible Solara, you REALLY are NOT looking at anything even remotely interesting from a Toyota dealer, in my humble opinion!

Answer 7

The Yaris will be much more practical. It's funny: in Europe hatchbacks outsell sedan models of the same car by 10 to one, but the reverse is true in the US. Americans still haven't figured out that adding a trunk to a hatchback makes it LESS useful for hauling stuff.

That can be a plus for you if you're buying used, because the hatchback has less resale value. FTR my next car will be a used Ford Focus hatchback. A surprisingly good car with lousy resale value, especially if you add a manual transmission. Double whammy! Just because that's what I want doesn't mean I'm not going to take advantage of the fact that nobody wants a hatchback or a stick shift when I'm haggling on the price!

Answer 8

I myself have wrecked several cars. My latest car and ALSO happening to be the one I still have, is a 1991 Toyota Camry DX Station Wagon. This thing is a BEAST. It's got 232,000 miles and still running like a CHAMP! And everything is relatively easy to get to under the hood. Easily servicable if you have a few simple tools. Alternator is right there on top, Oil Filter is right there next to it, etc. It is my favorite brand of vehicle. These things are un-stoppable man. Trust me. Plus I get about 35 MPG. You definately got the right idea with a Toyota, however, I would go for either a Camry or a Celica. Can't go wrong with any of their products if you ask me though, so it probably won't really matter as long as it's a TOYOTA.

Answer 9

Im in this process too.
I decided on the Toyota Corrolla!
Prices are comparable, but the Corrolla has 41mpg, whereas the Yaris has less. I think at 38mpg
As for the V.Rabbit, they didnt rank close to the mpg the corrolla provides,and lets face it, the corrolla was cheaper and known dependibilty/with gas prices and commuting, a definite plus.
!!!! I hate buying cars!!
good luck.

Answer 10

I think I would get the Toyota Corolla, because it has been around a long time.