2012 Yaris LE vs 2012 Fiesta SE [Archive] - Toyota Yaris Forums

TPA5

05-23-2012, 09:26 AM

A guy in my bible study group has the 2012 Fiesta. It's not a terrible little car by any means, but even he says he likes the Yaris a little more. And like Kimona said, Toyota has a great reputation for reliability. Ford is no slouch either, but between the two I'd take a Yaris first. I looked at Fiesta's before I purchased a Yaris, and something about them didn't quite tickle my fancy.

mr9865

05-23-2012, 10:31 PM

in my experience the yaris gets the best millage around 40mph 50+ mpg

why?

05-23-2012, 10:41 PM

From what I understand none of the newer supposed 40 mpg subcompacts are getting anywhere near that, while the Yaris gets 35+ with ease for most. But check fuelly.com, or ecomodder, or any of the other mpg sites to see that.

You can't beat Toyota reliability, but frankly the interior are spartan. I am sure the Fiesta has it beat hands down in creature comforts.

Slasher

06-05-2012, 12:06 AM

Don't know about the fiesta... But my 200 focus swore me off of Ford vehicles.... Alot of that was a local dealer... Taken in for a headlight... 2 days later because a recall for wheel seals and 2 new discs (53K miles- they were too worn for them to reinstall.. Big fight I refused to pay)

Broken shifter cable at 88 k... thanks Bro for fixing that one

98 k dash would go bezerk and take extended breaks....

Alternator at 105k

Sold to bro (BIG FORD MAN) at 125k... He had to refill AC... replace motor mount... and tires ( rear tires wear fast- bad geometry???)

well 205 it lost a valve seal...

Not bad, but not quite toyota quality either...especially MADE IN JAPAN Toyota quality...
That's a big point for me!!!

Bredayaris

06-05-2012, 12:16 PM

In 2011 we have trade in the new Fiesta because of a lot of problems with the engine.
It was a strange whining noise. The dealer has replaced the gearbox, clutch and a lot of other parts.
We got a replacement new Fiesta with juste the same sound wich was pretty common wich we have read on internet.
Now we have a new Yaris with a 1.3 petrol cvt without problems.

The only thing what was better in the Fiesta that there where less rattles in the car.
We've driven less km's/ miles with the Fiesta though..

Slasher

06-05-2012, 09:44 PM

The only thing what was better in the Fiesta that there where less rattles in the car.
We've driven less km's/ miles with the Fiesta though..

Misschien omdat de Fiesta altijd bij de monteur is...:iono:

ik weet it niet...

TOLMACH

06-05-2012, 10:17 PM

Fiesta looks better inside but I think Ford does not even come close to yaris in terms of reliability

(I reserve my right to be wrong)

IllQueens

06-05-2012, 10:36 PM

IMO, the person who buys a Fiesta must own Ford Stock or something...I had sold my CB7 (4th gen Honda Accord 90-91) to buy a Ford Taurus and my friend is still driving the Honda around. Let's just say the Ford didn't last me more than a year until some major component broke such as gas pump, transmission issue, etc...but then again that was the old Ford...but one thing for sure the bitter taste never leaves your mind. I then went on to acquire a 1995 Toyota Camry and recently ditched it for a Civic.

Ford had to evolve w/ the economy while Toyota continue to move forward and be an industry leader...so who knows how much attention to detail Ford had invested into R&D amongst the abrupt restructuring...

Bredayaris

06-06-2012, 11:05 AM

The gas mileage of the Ford was very bad also and it was very slow also.

Yaris_Fan

06-21-2012, 11:37 PM

The gas mileage of the Ford was very bad also and it was very slow also.

Seems many are surpasses the EPA estimates in the Fiesta

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/mpg/MPG.do?action=mpgData&vehicleID=30036&browser=true&details=on

why?

06-22-2012, 05:28 PM

7 out of the 17 listed their. Not too shabby.

Yaris_Fan

07-06-2012, 10:24 PM

7 out of the 17 listed their. Not too shabby.

What do you mean?

2o6

07-07-2012, 11:31 AM

Fiesta hands down beats the Yaris in driving dynamics.

Yaris's powerplants and transmissions are very old and it shows.

why?

07-07-2012, 11:45 AM

What do you mean?

7 of the vehicles there were getting better than the epa highway rating. That is 41%. It's a pretty good figure, and comparable to what we see here with the Yaris.

TPA5

07-07-2012, 11:57 AM

I had a chance to drive in a 2012 Fiesta for abit the other day. I'll be honest, I didn't like it. My '12 Yaris LE may not be the most luxurious, but it felt at least more plush than the Fiesta SE. The Fiesta just felt harder than the Yaris. And not sporty harder, just cheap harder. I dunno, I'll keep my Yaris, the Fiesta didn't knock my socks off any.

chocolab

07-07-2012, 12:38 PM

I know the Fiesta gets all the accolades from the reviewers, but I don't like the looks of it at all and I wouldn't trust the reliability of it, either. Besides the Yaris, I'd take the Mazda2 or Kia Rio hatch over a Fiesta.

daf62757

07-07-2012, 06:36 PM

Was someone actually considering this or is this just a stupid joke? What sane person would ever consider the Fiesta over a Yaris? If they did, they should be locked up for their own protection.

oliveskate

07-07-2012, 10:35 PM

Working at a Ford dealership and owning a Yaris. I'd go with Yaris hands down. I hate the Fiesta's automatic transmissions with the clutch in them. The Fiesta's do have nice interiors in them though ;)

Yaris_Fan

07-08-2012, 12:14 AM

Was someone actually considering this or is this just a stupid joke? What sane person would ever consider the Fiesta over a Yaris? If they did, they should be locked up for their own protection.

I believe the Yaris is infinitely more reliable sporting one of the best powertrains (in terms of dependability) available at any price

But, it's not joke. Most publications have the Fiesta rated over Yaris in most categories.

jangvt

07-08-2012, 05:00 AM

i wonder if fiesta can do this
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/jangvt/YARIS/P1030402.jpg

daf62757

07-08-2012, 10:38 AM

What is the Spanish word for Found on Road Dead? Fiesta?

nookandcrannycar

07-08-2012, 11:26 PM

nookandcrannycar

07-08-2012, 11:38 PM

I believe the Yaris is infinitely more reliable sporting one of the best powertrains (in terms of dependability) available at any price

But, it's not joke. Most publications have the Fiesta rated over Yaris in most categories.

Each article I have read in such publications leaves me SMH. Re the Yaris, publications almost invariably pick the most bland color combinations and they always pick options that hinder performance, AND I HAVE YET TO SEE ONE TEST OR 'QUICK LOOK' , etc. WHERE THEY PICKED A MANUAL TRANSMISSION YARIS AS THE TEST CAR. Consumer reports articles really leave me SMH. They can't taint the objective (reliability) but, re the subjective parts of their reviews, the Yaris gets clobbered. Their Used Car guide (in stores now) is no exception. They go so far as to compliment the Echo quite a bit and then clobber the Yaris as a follow up.

Yaris_Fan

07-09-2012, 10:09 PM

Each article I have read in such publications leaves me SMH. Re the Yaris, publications almost invariably pick the most bland color combinations and they always pick options that hinder performance, AND I HAVE YET TO SEE ONE TEST OR 'QUICK LOOK' , etc. WHERE THEY PICKED A MANUAL TRANSMISSION YARIS AS THE TEST CAR. Consumer reports articles really leave me SMH. They can't taint the objective (reliability) but, re the subjective parts of their reviews, the Yaris gets clobbered. Their Used Car guide (in stores now) is no exception. They go so far as to compliment the Echo quite a bit and then clobber the Yaris as a follow up.

Understood, that's why I selected the Yaris LE vs Fiesta SE thinking they're the most common.

I'm don't put much stock in published reviews (except for possibly U.S. News Car Ratings), but when the majority of professional review favor the Fiesta it gets me to thinking.

If the Fiesta is going to spend a considerable amount of time getting repaired while the Yaris is one of the most reliable vehicles built, I get the other specs or irrelevant.

Yaris_Fan

07-14-2012, 10:06 AM

i wonder if fiesta can do this
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k250/jangvt/YARIS/P1030402.jpg

Why not?

It has more hp & torque

bronsin

07-14-2012, 05:05 PM

The Focus and the Fiesta and all the other pretenders with larger engines than the Yaris get 40+ mpg?

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them!

why?

07-15-2012, 08:11 PM

Understood, that's why I selected the Yaris LE vs Fiesta SE thinking they're the most common.

I'm don't put much stock in published reviews (except for possibly U.S. News Car Ratings), but when the majority of professional review favor the Fiesta it gets me to thinking.

If the Fiesta is going to spend a considerable amount of time getting repaired while the Yaris is one of the most reliable vehicles built, I get the other specs or irrelevant.

unfortunately most car reviews have nothing to do with the cars, and everything to do with the amount of money the manufacturers paid the magazine. Toyota doesn't give a damn about the Yaris, they want people to buy a Prius. Thus the Yaris always gets terrible reviews.

It is also why the media are in love with honda's, it is all about the money, especially now when car magazines are dropping like raindrops in a monsoon.

bronsin

07-16-2012, 07:20 AM

The Focus and the Fiesta and all the other pretenders with larger engines than the Yaris get 40+ mpg?

Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/automobiles/hyundai-is-sued-over-mileage.html

IllQueens

07-16-2012, 10:49 PM

How about 2012 Yaris SE vs. Honda Civic EX Coupe Manual...they were almost the same price out the door but the Civic was a little bit more but added two more amenities...(moon roof & more HP) that's why I went with the Honda...

nookandcrannycar

07-17-2012, 07:15 PM

What is the Spanish word for Found on Road Dead? Fiesta?

:bellyroll:

why?

07-18-2012, 09:40 AM

nookandcrannycar

07-22-2012, 01:22 PM

i'd rather kill myself then be seen in a honda.

:bellyroll:

peacemaven

07-28-2012, 12:02 AM

We had a 1986 escort coupe that lasted till March 2012 and an 1989 Escort wagon that conked out after being hit many times in 2005. You did have to replace stuff (ie. transmission) but they lasted.