
The Honda Fit offers more options and a flexible seating arrangement that makes it our pick in the segment.
The Chevy Sonic isn’t far behind, thanks to its drivability in RS models.
The Ford Fiesta offers a fuel-efficient 3-cylinder engine that’s relatively fun to drive, but its cramped interior has only sped up its demise.
The Versa Note isn’t particularly engaging either, but a light refresh has made it more relevant now.
The Hyundai Accent is new for 2018, although the automaker dropped the slow-selling hatchback.
Stay tuned for our driving impressions.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2018 Toyota Yaris is two cars: a fun-to-drive sedan called the "iA," and a hatchback relic that's hard to recommend. Four doors=four thumbs up. |
The 2018 Chevrolet Sonic remains a good choice among subcompacts, though it’s now aging and losing some luster. |
The teensy 2018 Ford Fiesta lives its best life as a scintillating turbo-4 ST. |
The 2018 Honda Fit spaces out when it comes to economy-car goodness. |
The 2018 Hyundai Accent clouds the new-or-used question, but only in well-equipped Limited trim. |
The Nissan Versa is affordable transportation that has an appealing price—especially for students. It’s not quick but it is spacious, especially in hatchback form. |
MSRP From | |||||
$15,635 | $15,295 | $14,205 | $16,190 | $14,995 | $12,110 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy | 29 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 28 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Gas I4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Compact Cars | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Small Station Wagons | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
3-Door L Manual (GS) | 4-Door Sedan Manual LS | S Sedan | LX Manual | SE Sedan Manual | S Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Liftback | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2018 Toyota Yaris vs. 2018 Chevrolet Sonic | 2018 Toyota Yaris vs. 2018 Ford Fiesta | 2018 Toyota Yaris vs. 2018 Honda Fit | 2018 Toyota Yaris vs. 2018 Hyundai Accent | 2018 Toyota Yaris vs. 2018 Nissan Versa |