Yaris vs Fit vs Versa

[SimplyYaris]

The "gallery" part of this link seems to give first place to the Fit. Anybody do any comparisons?

http://money.cnn.com/2006/06/23/autos/subcompacts.moneymag/index.htm?postversion=2006062707

[SimmZ]

Well, I read some compare between Yaris, Fit and Versa in local newspaper and cars reviews and the Versa always finish first!

[H8SGAS]

Yeah right under the EPA estimates it shows "place" with the Yaris 3rd Versa 2nd and of course the Fit 1st.........how much faith could one place on the review though......they found a Fit for 14400 and a Versa for 13K.... yeah like that is going to happen.....:iono: I didn't see either for under 15. Besides they are UGLY and ours is not :biggrin:

[eTiMaGo]

yeah the fit just looks dated now, the versa looks like a reject from renault's new corporate designs, though with a right choice of bodykits both can look pretty nice.

[nsmitchell]

I would not even consider the Versa in the same class as the Fit and the Yaris. It's BIGGER and MORE POWERFUL and gets LESS MPG, and loaded with GADGETS. How is that in the same class?:confused:
The Yarii and Fits will last forever, the Versa with Nissan and Renaults track record will be lucky to see 80K miles before repairs cost too much to be reasonable. The more gadgets, the more things will break. I'm tired of seeing Yaris in 3rd place with reviewers that look only at price, options and horsepower. The masses read that garbage and think the Yaris is crap compared to a Versa... how utterly misleading. The Yaris trancends specs into a Zen like state. :smile: I wanna scream when reading these "reviews". Does anyone else feel this way.:iono:

[foober]

I would not even consider the Versa in the same class as the Fit and the Yaris. It's BIGGER and MORE POWERFUL and gets LESS MPG, and loaded with GADGETS. How is that in the same class?:confused:
The Yarii and Fits will last forever, the Versa with Nissan and Renaults track record will be lucky to see 80K miles before repairs cost too much to be reasonable. The more gadgets, the more things will break. I'm tired of seeing Yaris in 3rd place with reviewers that look only at price, options and horsepower. The masses read that garbage and think the Yaris is crap compared to a Versa... how utterly misleading. The Yaris trancends specs into a Zen like state. :smile: I wanna scream when reading these "reviews". Does anyone else feel this way.:iono:

I've been wondering that. The media isn't giving the yaris much love. Odd. Cause the car is a very good one. All the media seems to like is all the fluff that raises the cost to cars way up. Which could be why they don't like the yaris cause its such a practical car.

[ECHOKnight2000]

I would not even consider the Versa in the same class as the Fit and the Yaris. It's BIGGER and MORE POWERFUL and gets LESS MPG, and loaded with GADGETS. How is that in the same class?:confused:
The Yarii and Fits will last forever, the Versa with Nissan and Renaults track record will be lucky to see 80K miles before repairs cost too much to be reasonable. The more gadgets, the more things will break. I'm tired of seeing Yaris in 3rd place with reviewers that look only at price, options and horsepower. The masses read that garbage and think the Yaris is crap compared to a Versa... how utterly misleading. The Yaris trancends specs into a Zen like state. :smile: I wanna scream when reading these "reviews". Does anyone else feel this way.:iono:


Yeah I totally agree! Nissan insists that the Versa is a "sub-compact" but...its like marketing an SUV as a mid-size sedan but claiming its the best in class, best in class? Its in a different class! Of course its going to be bigger and have more ponies, its like an orange trying to be an apple! Sorry I'll get off my soap box.
It seems a lot of magazines are more concerned with horsepower than economy which is what these cars are primarly for...I often read the Versa forums and it seems most of the transactions are 16K plus! Yes I know the Yaris sedan can get that high but I see some people paying 17K plus for a Versa! And now Nissan has their Sentra which I believe starts at 15 or 16K with most of the options the Versa has and its not that much bigger than the Versa, so why go Versa? It seems Nissan is overlapping their cars too much. Also it seems Versa owners at least most can't even get 36mpg let alone break 30mpg! Some are getting below that! I read some owners really baby the car and it still can only break 30mpg and that's with the CVT!
Enough of my rant! But I feel your pain my friend!:cry: :rolleyes: :thumbsup:

Remember in the end its sales and not reviews! Despite that most (not all) magazines particular U.S. ones rag on the Yaris, its still kicking butt in sales! So obviously most don't agree with the garbage about the Yaris or unfair comparisons.

[60 Somethings]

This is the line I like in that Yaris Test Drive:

“Getting up to cruising speed, though, can be a bit of a nailbiter. You wind up flooring the Yaris' accelerator to merge onto the highway, and at around 70 mph the car starts to feel as if it's at its limit.”

Are they driving the same car we are???

Our only problem is all the other drivers on the road who seem to have a hard time finding the accelerator pedal on their cars when they get on the Freeway!

And straining at 70MPH??? As stated by others on this Forum, Yarii cruise happily at 80MPH.

One has to wonder if they actually drove one before they wrote that report.

[Ran Kizama]

Yeah I totally agree! Nissan insists that the Versa is a "sub-compact" but...its like marketing an SUV as a mid-size sedan but claiming its the best in class, best in class? Its in a different class! Of course its going to be bigger and have more ponies, its like an orange trying to be an apple!Everything is always getting bigger. I remember when the Altima was size of the current Sentra. People are getting fatter and car companies are trying to compensate. I, on the other hand, want a Suzuki Cappuccino. :biggrin:

[ChinoCharles]

Suzuki Cappuccino? I had to go look that up... looks like a Miata on crack.

I agree... the Versa is basically competing directly against cars like the Civic and Mazda 3 in my mind. That leaves the Fit and Yaris, and considering the Fit is thousands more than the Yaris and STILL looks like a Suzuki Aerio, I think I made the right choice. :w00t:

[Boo]

This is the line I like in that Yaris Test Drive:

“Getting up to cruising speed, though, can be a bit of a nailbiter. You wind up flooring the Yaris' accelerator to merge onto the highway, and at around 70 mph the car starts to feel as if it's at its limit.”

Are they driving the same car we are???

Our only problem is all the other drivers on the road who seem to have a hard time finding the accelerator pedal on their cars when they get on the Freeway!

And straining at 70MPH??? As stated by others on this Forum, Yarii cruise happily at 80MPH.

One has to wonder if they actually drove one before they wrote that report.

I am having a hard time to modulate the gas pedal by not going over 70 mph. I found that I am so easy to go over 70 mph or til 85 mph.. and that yield a lower MPG.
The quote
“Getting up to cruising speed, though, can be a bit of a nailbiter. You wind up flooring the Yaris' accelerator to merge onto the highway, and at around 70 mph the car starts to feel as if it's at its limit.”
is absolutly inaccurate. :thumbdown:

[BMGYaris]

i spent alot of time comparing the two, i wanted to take a good look at the fit but i couldnt find any and had to make a decision. The versa is a really good car all around. The problem with the reviews is that they are comparing relativly base model yaris--often times with roll up windows they say, to a fully loaded versa, making a difference from 11,000 dollars to slightly over 17,000 dollars.. over a 50% increase in price and worse fuel economy. However, through in side airbags and power package on the yaris and it is the same price as the base fit. That of course removes the CVT transmission that nissan is going to replace on all model cars in the next two years...so what is that going to do to your resale value? also, if it is just a fill in the gap generation how well refine are the transmissions? take out all of the gadget, blue tooth, cruise control, six cd system, CVT into the auto and i wonder how they would have rated them. Nontheless the interior is much nicer, much more space for all passengers and luggage, though most people on the versa forums are already talking about having to have taken it in for an average of about three problems--in particular with the TPMS of course.
so, the comparisons are really unfair, base model yaris against a 17-18,000 versa...of coruse the versa will be nicer for a week long test....but compare it to other 17-18,000 dollar cars and it suddenly falls behind the Pack. so it really comes down to, can you stand averaging about 26 mpg with the auto trans versa and having a much nicer interior, and do you think it will last, and will you be able to handle the deadly blow your resale value is likely to take when they switch out all of their cars to CVT transmission? i couldnt. but then again im uncomfrotable in my yaris, only averaging 26 mpg in it:) i think because i drive 80-90 mph...im not sure and am really wishing i had gotten a ford focus ZX5 SES with traction control, ABS EBD, side airbags for telescopic steering wheel, cruise, radio controls and all around much better interior, bigger car with four doors, 5 year powertrain warrenty with someting like 30 more hp and about the same highway mpg...all at 14.9 pre taxes...that is where its at:) so go look at the focus before you get a yaris, unlike me and forget about the versa. if you ahve the money to get the nicer one, then you have better options.

[littlecarlove]

I’d rather take the word of people that bought the car instead of those
that just test drive it. Check out the auto section on Yahoo and read the
reviews:
Out of 94 reviews only 2 gave the Yaris the lowest score of one star.
In other words 2.13% hated the Yaris
The Nissan Versa had 53 reviews with 4 giving it the lowest score.
7.55% hate the Versa
Finally the Honda Fit had 45 reviews with 8 people giving it the lowest
score 10.77% of new owners hate the Honda Fit.
I’ll listen to the people!

Hays

[ECHOKnight2000]

Everything is always getting bigger. I remember when the Altima was size of the current Sentra. People are getting fatter and car companies are trying to compensate. I, on the other hand, want a Suzuki Cappuccino. :biggrin:


You have a point and I agree, as time goes on cars move up market and become bigger, but that's not what I was really get at...the Versa is new for the N/A market (I know its been on the market in other places for a year or so as the Tiida), so that means it started out this "big" and was put into the "sub-compact" arena. So Nissan pretty much put a compact car and plopped it into hey its a sub-compact thats the size of an SUV so we're better than everyone! I'm not saying that being spacious is bad, no not at all it just seems Nissan is trying to market the orange with the apples-there I go with the food metaphores again, I must be hungry...I believe I read that some Versa owners looking at the sticker price sheet on the car and it says the EPA classifies it as a compact:iono: :iono:
Oh well.:rolleyes:

[nsmitchell]

I’d rather take the word of people that bought the car instead of those
that just test drive it. Check out the auto section on Yahoo and read the
reviews:
Out of 94 reviews only 2 gave the Yaris the lowest score of one star.
In other words 2.13% hated the Yaris
The Nissan Versa had 53 reviews with 4 giving it the lowest score.
7.55% hate the Versa
Finally the Honda Fit had 45 reviews with 8 people giving it the lowest
score 10.77% of new owners hate the Honda Fit.
I’ll listen to the people!

Hays
The low scores with very little writing are usually from haters that bought a piece of crap car and are trying to make the Yaris, or whatever car, look bad. Also, I wouldn't put it past a dealer to get some car salesmen to post bad user reviews for rival cars. Some people also post bad reviews if the dealership sucks, but the car is fine.
Oh well, these things will never change...:frown:

[Yaris Revenge]

I'm with Ran... smaller is better! I ruined my '72 Honda Z600 by tearing it all to pieces before I had the means to rebuild it, so I'm really missing my mini-fix. The Yaris is mighty close, but I think I'm going to try to hold off for a 2008 Smart! When I say I like small, I mean small! :laugh:

I really want to like the Fit, but I just can't make myself. Reviewers love it, I think it looks like a mid-90's minivan. The car may rock, but I can't get past the exterior styling (interior is awesome!). I like everything about the Versa but the front. Dog ugly. My only complaint with the Yaris is how quickly the additional options add up. Even decked out, it doesn't have all the features of a Hyundai Accent, and winds up costing more.

Speaking of which, why do all the Reviewers keep using the Versa in their comparisons instead of the Accent? The new SE is pretty sweet, and actually is in the same class as the Fit and Yaris. Nobody seems to be paying it much attention...?

~YR

[AlexK]

The Versa is a really nice car in a lot of ways but it has some serious flaws too. On paper you can make any car sound better than any other car. For example my Yaris gets better mileage, has more ground clearance, and more trunk space than a Mercedes SL500! Hey I'd be happy if these reviews kept people from buying the Yaris... then our cars will be more unique. If you want to be like everyone else, buy a civic.

I seriously considered the Versa but bought a Yaris for these reasons:

Versa has 6 speed transmission and is still too low in top gear and too high in first gear. What is the purpose of the 6 speed tranny then? It also feels cheap when shifting and makes a noticeable clicking sound with each shift. The CVT is very nice but the SL model costs $3000 more. That's 1/4 of a Yaris right there!

Poor low RPM torque, hard to start out in first gear (worse than the Yaris).

Toyotas have better resale value. No data to back this up, just my perception from looking at the classified ads.

Gas mileage. Yaris EPA estimate is better and mine hasn't been under 41 mpg on a tank.

[sanchez]

not only does the yaris look the best after test driving the fit it feels better on the road not, the fit looks like a chevy aveo and the versa looks like a miniature nissan quest.

[swng]

I also think the Yaris is the best looking car of the three, and subjectively I believe the Yaris will be the least expensive to maintain. Also, it probably will have the highest resale/trade in value after a few years, but to each his own.......

[ECHOKnight2000]

I just got the Consumer Reports December issue and it pitted the Yaris, FIT and Versa as well as the KIA and Hyundai cars...anyway the Fit was the only one they recomended! They didn't even recomend the Yaris! They said the car was sloppy at its limits...I'm no brain surgen but I thought this was a Yaris not a Mercedes SLR:iono: :tongue:
Okay maybe its legit if you have to make evasive manuvers. I know CR recomended the ECHO but they don't care for the Yaris, not to say its all bad but...I was surprised. It seems (for me) most magazines favor the Fit cause its "sporty." Whatever!:iono: :laugh:

I just found this review, it favors the Yaris over the Versa! I found it on the Versa forums, of course the Versa owners weren't too happy...and yeah you can tell its pretty bias.
http://www.askmen.com/cars/car_vs_car/5_car_vs_car.html

[swng]

Now the same "old" faces appear for the 2007 AJAC selection:
http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/guides_and_advice/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1201725

[swng]

The 07 Yaris ranks second on a list on CNNMoney.com about the most reliable small cars. The list bases its rankings on Consumer Reports' survey research.

Guess what other cars else are on the same list, and which car ranks number one:wink::frown:.

http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/autos/reliable/index.html

BTW, a list of the least reliable cars can also be seen through the same link.

[spkrman]

I am having a hard time to modulate the gas pedal by not going over 70 mph. I found that I am so easy to go over 70 mph or til 85 mph.. and that yield a lower MPG.
The quote
“Getting up to cruising speed, though, can be a bit of a nailbiter. You wind up flooring the Yaris' accelerator to merge onto the highway, and at around 70 mph the car starts to feel as if it's at its limit.”
is absolutly inaccurate. :thumbdown:

I have the same problem... its a piece of cake to get up to 90...

As said above, I have no idea what car they drove, or didn't drive????

[spkrman]

I also think the Yaris is the best looking car of the three, and subjectively I believe the Yaris will be the least expensive to maintain. Also, it probably will have the highest resale/trade in value after a few years, but to each his own.......

i'm with you on all points :)



I got the yaris because I wanted a solid car that does what it is supposed to do and gets great MPG... anything I want I'll add myself and get EXACTLY what I want.

Frankly, crank windows last forever, mechanical door locks too... power stuff WILL break/wear out. Ive had 3 cars previous with bad power windows and finnicky power locks, no more of that! Whats worse than having to crank your window down, not having it go down at all!

I also can't tolerate driving around in a mini minivan, the fit and versa are just plain ugly. Early 90's minivan definitely rings a bell with the fit. Perhaps if they offered a true subcompact, the styling would come together better...but as of now both are just plain ugly. I have no clue how either are "subcompact" when they really arent small at all.

The reviewers just arent in the mindset of someone actually looking for an economy car I suppose... perhaps they make enough $ to easily buy 20K+ cars, and adding 4-6 grand to the price is nothing. Why I would pay more for crappy styling, lower MPG, and extras I dont want is beyond my understanding. I thought the goal here was to maximize MPG and minimize cost????? Isn't that what this class is all about???

Apples to apples, comparing the cars on the basis of what this class is all about... I'll take/took a yaris :)

Ah, and the hyundai... I like it, but I don't like the hyundai brand... my mom had infinite problems over the course of some 6-7 years with a hyundai, and I could never get behind the wheel of one with full confidence. The only way I'd drive a hyundai is if toyota built it :)

[yuiedie]

haha yup, dont know what car they were driving, maybe they had four people in the car? the yaris is so light im always having to keep checking my speed so i dont get a ticket! although it is true that when going 60 and above the yaris starts getting harder to control because of its lightness.

[spkrman]

I've been over 100mph a handful of times, and its no more difficult to control than any other car at that speed. In the scheme of things, i wouldnt call it "difficult" at all. Its when you get into the big non aerodynamic SUV's that its uncomfortable to drive fast... taking even a light turn doing 100 in an SUV isn't exactly a treat, its more like "i hope this thing doesnt roll over".

Now, does the yaris have the poise of a true sports car 90+, nah not a chance lol, my bud's 3000gt is just as comfy doing 115 as it is 45.

[hasher22]

I recon Yaris/Vitz and Versa/Tiida are very good reliable cars. I have driven both and i really like them to an equal point.

I hate the yaris's back (its too fat for the rest of its body) , as i hate the Tiida's front (its boxy and its not following the cuves from behind)

I love the yaris's front (very nice small bonnet, love the lights and stock kit stylin) i love the tiidas back (Looks sexy) ha

anyway dont wanna go into much detail....might start a debate.

But fit, that shouldnt be classified as a car. Who names a car FIT.... ugly little shit

[stuffy]

it is kind of funny that the one review has the fit listed as the most reliable seeing as it has only been available for under a year in n.america, are they using european numbers to reach this conclusion?

the fit, yaris, versa are unproven as far as reliability is concerned.

i still can't get used to the fit's styling, i can't wait to see what honda cooks up with the new one in a couple of years.

[eTiMaGo]

But fit, that shouldnt be classified as a car. Who names a car FIT.... ugly little shit

The Fit's called the Jazz here, for some reason... Advertising campaign slogan being "Jazz up your life!"

[boris13]

Jazz is a better name... and is an American term too. Wonder why they didn't use it for the US/Canadian version?

"Fit" doesn't fit.

(Maybe they want customers to walk in to dealers and say, "I'm having a fit"????)

[corey415]

I believe Honda did not name the "Fit" as the "Jazz" because the name was already taken for a scooter than is sold in Canada.

http://www.honda.ca/MotorcycleEng/CurrentModels/Scooter/CHF506.htm

I dont really think the name change is that big of a deal anyways; one can easily buy a Jazz emblem if they desire.

[hasher22]

Its called Jazz is Australia

still a poop name......

I hate the simple names like Jazz, Falcon, Fit, TT but love the Unique names for cars like Tiida, Yaris, Vitz, Corolla, Camry, Lancer, Aurion, Auris, Commodore, Acura, Silvia, etc etc


yerrrr dude!

[Skarlet13]

Can't say I'm too crazy about the FIT. I'm debating b/w a CIvic and a Yaris. What is making it difficult is the close price. I think Yaris may be slightly over-priced, but I think it's so cute.....makes it hard to decide. I believe Civic may be better value, but can't get over how cute Yaris is.

[swng]

Now the same "old" faces appear for the 2007 AJAC selection:
http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/guides_and_advice/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1201725

And the result is:mad::cry::

http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/guides_and_advice/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1313817

[spkrman]

Can't say I'm too crazy about the FIT. I'm debating b/w a CIvic and a Yaris. What is making it difficult is the close price. I think Yaris may be slightly over-priced, but I think it's so cute.....makes it hard to decide. I believe Civic may be better value, but can't get over how cute Yaris is.

The civic is just boring... way too many around. The yaris on the other ahnd :cool:

[hasher22]

The civic is just boring... way too many around. The yaris on the other ahnd :cool:

wait one year, you'll be seeing 06+ models everywhere

[spkrman]

wait one year, you'll be seeing 06+ models everywhere

never as many as civics, not in the forseeable future. The civic has been around for ages, there are still millions on the road. The new ones I like more, but its still a civic.

but yes, I am starting to see a yaris every now and again... and the numbers are definitely growing :)

[hasher22]

never as many as civics, not in the forseeable future. The civic has been around for ages, there are still millions on the road. The new ones I like more, but its still a civic.

but yes, I am starting to see a yaris every now and again... and the numbers are definitely growing :)


Ha foookin oath, i live in some new units and theres already 4 Yaris owners in the building!!! 3 hatch and 1 sedan

One yaris owner came up to me and said "why do you have different symbols from my yaris" and just to play with his head i said "i paid 2000 more"

and i thaught i was special..........lol well im the only one thats modded up the yaris :) YAY!!!!

[spkrman]

Ha foookin oath, i live in some new units and theres already 4 Yaris owners in the building!!! 3 hatch and 1 sedan

One yaris owner came up to me and said "why do you have different symbols from my yaris" and just to play with his head i said "i paid 2000 more"

and i thaught i was special..........lol well im the only one thats modded up the yaris :) YAY!!!!

wow, now that would suck if 4 people on my block got a yaris... one on the corner just got a fit... I suppose the "unique" days are numbered!?!?

Still never as "generic" as a civic :)

[eTiMaGo]

Thats always the problem.. if a car is cheap, good quality, fun, and has decent performance, then it is bound to become popular, and you are bound to see them all over the streets over time. Which makes us pioneers look less special :laugh:

[spkrman]

I wonder if this means the 07 yaris in the states will be on http://yearone.com/ ? :)

[boris13]

Its called Jazz is Australia

still a poop name......

I hate the simple names like Jazz, Falcon, Fit, TT but love the Unique names for cars like Tiida, Yaris, Vitz, Corolla, Camry, Lancer, Aurion, Auris, Commodore, Acura, Silvia, etc etc


yerrrr dude!

"Camry" has always bugged me. I always wondered if it's a 35mm or a rangefinder model. :iono:

[hasher22]

"Camry" has always bugged me. I always wondered if it's a 35mm or a rangefinder model. :iono:

HA! lol well down here in australia when ever you hear the word "camry" everyone will think of Indians. Not being racist, but everyone knows that the majority of them loves the camry.
:) :) :)

[Pars]

I might not respect Consumer Report's review for the Yaris, but the AJAX award is no shit. The Yaris wasn't even a contender, Fit won of course, with Versa and Accent as runner up. Which leads me to think...wtf?!?

All these reviewers can't all be retards, so I'd like to know why the Yaris wasn't a contender, cause if I had a choose between Yaris, Versa, Accent and Fit and they were all identically priced with similar options (except for those that don't have side-bags), I'd buy the Yaris in a hart-beat. So what gives?

I could think of a bunch of minor quibbles about the car that might be major ones for some... The initial clutch take-up is not intuitive, but it does get better with time. No tilt/hight control on the driver seat for those of us with long legs, who want to dial-in more thigh support. Lower glove box seriously digs into leg room for tall passengers (you'd need to put your shortest passenger up front and the taller ones in the back). Cargo space behind the fold down seats could be a bit on the small side for babe carriage (which could be an issue for those youngsters who like to make mistakes). No available side airbag for the popular liftback model. Centre dash panel (and if you're journalist and can't get past the centre dash...get a new job). Even with all these possible flaws, I'd still take the Yaris over the competition, but I'm bent on the cars road handling ability above all else. Maybe I'm just in a world on my own, but it'd be interesting to see if all the bad reviews will dampen sales in the Toronto area. Otherwise, it'd be another example of a truly good car that can't be put down. Like the 96 to 00 Civic that always did mediocre on comparisons...but took home the sales.

[birdman]

I test drove all 3 and the Yaris felt best over all to me. The Fit's steering response was too quick for me or I'd have bought one. The Versa had the most room but I didn't like the way the rear seat folded down. It has the smoothest ride but the steering was a bit too quick. The Yaris had a damped down steering feel that appealed to me. The center dash instrument cluster was fun but a bit annoying to use. The lift backs elbow room was very good and the seat fit perfectly for me. The Fit had an ingenious rear seat design but the Yaris's optional sliding rear seat design was good enough and provided a large enough flat space for the Parrot cage. I liked it's cheerful looks the best. It also got the best mileage. With the addition of a sway bar it is has served me well.

[frog13]

Yaris....built in Japan!!!!.:thumbup: