2008 Honda Fit vs 2009 Toyota Yaris

2008 Honda Fit

2009 Toyota Yaris

Select style

5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	27	34	$14,235	$14,750
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$15,502	$16,070
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	28	34	$13,467	$13,950
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	28	34	$14,734	$15,270

Select style

3-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Yaris 3-Door HB Automatic	29	35	$12,355	$13,005
Yaris 3-Door HB Automatic S	29	35	$14,083	$14,825
Yaris 3-Door HB Manual	29	36	$11,595	$12,205
Yaris 3-Door HB Manual S	29	36	$13,323	$14,025
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic	29	35	$13,076	$13,765
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	29	35	$15,084	$15,880
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual	29	36	$12,316	$12,965
Yaris 4-Door Sedan Manual S	29	36	$14,324	$15,080
Yaris 5-Door HB Automatic	29	35	$12,640	$13,305
Yaris 5-Door HB Automatic S	29	35	$14,368	$15,125

Show Only Differences

Pricing

Invoice Price

$14,235

$12,355

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$14,750

$13,005

Monthly Payment Estimate

$246 / month

$217 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

Read Our Full Review

5.6

Read Our Full Review

TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2008 Honda Fit is one of the smallest cars on the road, but it’s fun to drive, huge inside, and a tremendous value.

The 2009 Toyota Yaris is a recession darling, with cheap running costs, a low price, and a reputation for dependability.

TCC Likes

High driving position
Great visibility
Quick steering and excellent maneuverability

Very cheap price
Great reputation for reliability and resale value
Excellent fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Awkward-looking design from some angles
Narrow cabin doesn’t allow much elbow room
Harsh ride quality

Instrument panel design seems gimmicky
Doesn't handle very well
Front seats are small

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

29 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Subcompact

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

33.7

33.8

Front Head Room (in)

40.6

39.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

84.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.0

46.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

51.4

Second Head Room (in)

38.6

37.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

50.6

50.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

40.3

Front Hip Room (in)

51.2

50.0

Exterior Dimensions

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.2

66.7

Track Width, Front (in)

57.3

58.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

157.4

150.6

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

57.1

57.9

Wheelbase (in)

96.5

96.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

41.9

25.7

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

21.3

9.32

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.0 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

4-wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.8

11.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.8

19.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.3

30.8

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Electric pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.41

3.0

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/65R14

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR14

P175/65R14

Spare Tire Size

Compact

T125/70D15

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2514

2340

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

14 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.6

5.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.5L/91.4

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

109 @ 5800

106 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPFI

SFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

105 @ 4800

103 @ 4200

Engine Order Code

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Front wheel drive

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Toyota Yaris

Body Style

5-Door Hatchback

3 Door Hatchback

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/stabilizer bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

0.91

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

From dealers near you

Go!

Compare 2008 Honda Fit vs 2009 Toyota Yaris

Get FREE Dealer Quotes

Add a Vehicle to Compare