
Shoppers in the market for a small car would be wise to check out the versatile Honda Fit.
It’s not as fun as the Yaris sedan, but its interior is Ikea-like in its configurability and good use of space.
The Kia Rio and Hyundai Accent are twins underneath and both boast class-up driving dynamics and reasonable price tags.
The Chevy Sonic comes well-equipped for the money and is available with a zippy turbo, but its price can climb too quickly with options.
Shop the Nissan Versa if a low price is your main motivation—or settle for a lightly used compact car instead.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The fun 2019 Toyota Yaris sedan has thankfully outlived its hatchback cousin. |
The 2019 Chevrolet Sonic shows its age but remains a good choice for an inexpensive car with surprising technology. |
The 2019 Ford Fiesta can deliver thrills, but it shows its age in too many ways for us to recommend. |
The 2019 Honda Fit is the spiritual successor to what put Honda on the map: it's small, versatile, and fuel efficient. |
The 2019 Hyundai Accent pleasantly reminds us that four-door sedans used to rule the economy-car roost—and did so for a reason. |
The 2019 Nissan Versa is the cheapest way to get new-car smell and a full warranty, but rivals deliver plenty for not much more. |
MSRP From | |||||
$15,600 | $15,420 | $14,260 | $16,190 | $14,995 | $12,460 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
30 MPG City / 40 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 35 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 | Turbocharged 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 Wagon | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
Style Name | |||||
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 | |||||
Sedan | 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 | |||||
2019 Toyota Yaris vs. 2019 Chevrolet Sonic | 2019 Toyota Yaris vs. 2019 Ford Fiesta | 2019 Toyota Yaris vs. 2019 Honda Fit | 2019 Toyota Yaris vs. 2019 Hyundai Accent | 2019 Toyota Yaris vs. 2019 Nissan Versa |