The Yaris iA offers great handling, a sleek design, and a decent number of features in a small package. See how it compares to other compact cars as you continue your vehicle search.
Toyota Yaris iA vs. Kia Rio
The 2018 Kia Rio is a subcompact car that is offered in both sedan and four-door hatchback styles to suit your needs. Offered in three trim configurations, standard equipment on the 2018 base LX trim includes 15-inch steel wheels, a rearview camera, a four-speaker sound system, and satellite radio. The standalone engine outfitting every 2018 Rio is a 1.6L four-cylinder at 130 hp, which is offered with either a manual or automatic transmission.
In the trunk, the 2018 Rio sedan offers a decent 13.7 cubic feet of storage space, though the second row of seats folds down easily to expand cargo space as needed. There is also plenty of clever small-item storage in the form of a large center console, glovebox, cubbies, and several door pockets.
In terms of fuel economy, the 2018 Rio base trim with 1.6L four-cylinder engine gets an EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined in both manual and automatic transmissions.1
Toyota Yaris iA vs. Honda Fit
The Honda Fit was refreshed for the 2018 model year, introducing such features as a new Sport trim, an upgraded suspension, and Android Auto/Apple CarPlay™ smartphone integration. This subcompact hatchback is offered in four trim levels, all of which are powered by a 1.5L four-cylinder engine at 128 hp and automatic transmission (130 hp with manual transmission).
The 2018 Fit is also unique in the fact that it offers fold-flat second-row seats to maximize cargo storage space. Many other vehicles in its class have rear seats that don't fold completely flat, so this is a notable feature. Other standard features on the 2018 base LX trim include 15-inch wheels, a rearview camera, Bluetooth® connectivity, and a five-inch display.
The 2018 Honda Fit base trim with 1.5L four-cylinder engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) also gets an EPA-estimated 36 mpg combined.1
Toyota Yaris iA vs. Nissan Versa
The 2018 Nissan Versa is a subcompact sedan with seating for up to four people. It is offered in three trim levels, all of which are powered by a 1.6L four-cylinder engine at 109 hp. The 2018 Versa offers one of the most spacious trunks in its class at 14.9 cubic feet, so there's plenty of cargo storage space. The second row of seats can also be folded down in some trim levels to allow for additional storage space.
Other standard features for the 2018 Versa base S trim include Bluetooth® connectivity, a 15-inch steel wheels, and a four-speaker sound system. However, the base trim does not include power accessories, such as windows, door locks, or mirrors.
1Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates when vehicles sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov for details.
