
The Chevrolet Sonic is one of our top picks in the class, particularly the RS version that packs enough pep to be considered genuinely fun.
The Ford Fiesta is a perennial pick, but for a different reason—the 3-cylinder EcoBoost option is very frugal and is a true European hatch for U.S.
roads.
The Honda Fit may be our favorite in the class, considering its space and efficiency, and a tough one to beat.
The Versa Note may beat the Yaris in low price, but those models include roll-up windows and a relative lack of features compared to the Yaris (not an easy accomplishment.) We wouldn't recommend an Accent, but mostly because of that model's poor safety record.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2017 Toyota Yaris iA adds a good sedan to the lineup this year. So good, in fact, we're not sure why the hatchback is around any longer. |
The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic gets some safety and feature improvements, and should continue to score big on refinement and driving fun. |
The 2017 Fiesta drops pro handling moves in ST trim, and 3-cylinders excel at sipping fuel--but all Fiestas have very tight interiors. |
The 2017 Honda Fit gives up some fun-to-drive spunk for unparalleled interior space and flexibility. |
The 2017 Hyundai Accent has a bargain pricetag and lots of space, but its safety scores aren't competitive. |
MSRP From | ||||
$15,250 | $15,145 | $13,660 | $16,090 | $14,745 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagon | Compact Cars |
Style Name | ||||
3-Door L Manual (GS) | 4-Door Sedan Manual LS | S Sedan | LX Manual | SE Sedan Manual |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2017 Toyota Yaris vs. 2017 Chevrolet Sonic | 2017 Toyota Yaris vs. 2017 Ford Fiesta | 2017 Toyota Yaris vs. 2017 Honda Fit | 2017 Toyota Yaris vs. 2017 Hyundai Accent |