Yari vs. Honda Fit - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

Funnypants · 02-28-2006, 02:53 PM

I took the Yaris out for a test drive and really liked it (very roomy, handled well), but I've decided to wait until April to see the Fit pricing. If the information in this review is accurate, I think the Honda Fit might be a better option for people looking for a fuel-efficient four dour hatchback.

My arguement is as follows:

If I want four doors, ABS and split seats in the Yaris, I've got to go for the RS and option up to a final MSRP of about $18,615.00 CDN. That's more than the very top end of the four door Honda Fit (expected price $14,000 - $18,500 CDN), which comes with ABS and split seats standard.

The article also says that the Fit will get better mileage than the Yaris: 6.5 / 5.2 compared to 6.9 / 5.5

I like the look and style of the Yaris a lot more than the Honda, but if I can get a base model Fit with all the features I want for several grand less, and get better fuel economy to boot, well, it seems to me there's really no choice. Anyone else have a different take on the situation?

swng · 02-28-2006, 05:27 PM

Better fuel economy than the Yaris and 5-speed auto? I almost want to deflect to Honda immediately! I will try to calm myself down and wait a while to see if the Fit will be due for a redesign soon as predicted by some fellow members. I also speculate that future Yaris models will be better equipped to match the competitions.

nwdixieboy · 02-28-2006, 10:35 PM

http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8e567
According to this item the Fit has the same MPG as the Yaris.

SmellyTofu · 02-28-2006, 10:46 PM

I own a Fit and driven a few Yaris but both in different transmission (CVT vs 5 speed) but I find the Yaris to be fairly sluggish and the Fit to be quite flexible and more willing to go places. Most of this I think comes down to the transmission I think but handling-wise, the Yaris comes up trumps.

heybai · 03-09-2006, 05:34 AM

I own a Fit and driven a few Yaris but both in different transmission (CVT vs 5 speed) but I find the Yaris to be fairly sluggish and the Fit to be quite flexible and more willing to go places. Most of this I think comes down to the transmission I think but handling-wise, the Yaris comes up trumps.

How did you like the interior of the Fit compared to the Yaris? I am concerned about headroom. I am not that tall, but somehow my head almost always touches the roof in a small car -- and thus my interest in the Yaris and its superior roominess (as far as I have seen). I haven't bought anything yet but am looking.

SmellyTofu · 03-09-2006, 04:54 PM

The Yaris has hard plastics on the door handles and dash relative to the Fit. The tops of the door trim is softer on the Yaris. The roof I find has plenty of room and there's a height adjustable seat should you need it on both vehicles. I find the Yaris wider but not as long as the Fit. The seats in the Fit is better as it has more side support when you're going around corners.

hoahmaru · 03-19-2006, 02:24 AM

Is the Fit cheaper in price than the Yaris? I believe in Canada it is cheaper, but I'am not too sure, gotta wait until the Fit hits show rooms in early April.

Ziv · 03-20-2006, 10:45 AM

I think the base is a little bit more expensive. However, Toyota's feature is known for expensive. So added with the feature, Fit could probably be cheaper.

Funnypants · 03-20-2006, 02:07 PM

See here. Honda has released the pricing for the Fit:

$14,980 - Fit DX (manual)
$16,180 - Fit DX (automatic)
$17,180 - Fit LX (manual)
$18,380 - Fix LX (automatic)
$19,480 - Fit Sport (manual)
$20,780 - Fit Sport (automatic)

The DX doesn't have air conditioning, but compared to the Yaris the LX still looks like a damn good deal.

I'm a bit dissappointed, really, because I prefer the look and feel of the Yaris. But this is going to be our only car, and I'm really just after a fuel efficient, 4dr hatch with ABS, A/C and 60/40 seats.

To get that from Toyota I'd have to option up to the 5dr Yaris RS Package B with an MSRP of $18895.00 vs. the $17,180 Fit. That's $1715 less! And with the Fit I get side airbags as well as 21.3 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear seats- that's almost as much as the Yaris gives with the rear seats folded down!

Got to hand it to Honda. It's a fugly car, but nice interior features and price. I'm hoping I've got this wrong and the Yaris is cheaper, but I don't think so.

:(

corey415 · 03-20-2006, 05:30 PM

Here are the US FIT PRICES:

Base manual - $13850
Base Auto - $14650
Sport Manual- $15170
Sport Auto - $15970

For all levels add $550 destination charge

benfal2001 · 05-14-2006, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwdixieboy

Thanks for the info. I am strongly leaning towards the Yaris sedan as it is so much classier looking and I like having a trunk to hide things.

but trunk is always to small...

benfal2001 · 05-14-2006, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swng

Until I saw the pictures, I never knew the Fit was so much bigger. I have already bought the Yaris and will not change to another car soon, but I still enjoy reading posts discussing about which of the two is better.

Fit won the 1st place in Japan in 2002 and won the first place in www.CARandDRIVER.com over 6 others...

Need to say more ?

benfal2001 · 05-14-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jazzer

i drive 2005 honda Fit 1.5T, and my wife's 2006 yaris s limited is already at home. i think this 2 cars have its own fanatic fans, because the driving caracter is different, the yaris is more comfortable and solid than Fit (my wife and my daughter love it soo much), but for driving enthusiast who loved spirited driving... go for honda fit, .. believe me it has sportier performance and better driving experience in my opinion

I agree.

The Yaris is:
Too much body roll, cramped rear seat, falls short on directional stability.

plushDJ · 05-14-2006, 05:37 PM

The back seat isnt too cramped, I'm six foot and I have lots of room

why? · 05-14-2006, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benfal2001

I agree.

The Yaris is:
Too much body roll, cramped rear seat, falls short on directional stability.

No, you can leave now, no one wants you here.

The Yaris is the ONLY CAR IN HISTORY to win both COY awards for EUROPE and JAPAN in the same year.

Now go take your pitiful temper tantrum and leave. Go justify your horrid purchase somewhere else, we are sick of you trying to justify your mistake to us.

Ron · 05-14-2006, 06:12 PM

i've heard that of the honda fit too, more of a 'lively' fun drive. but if i was looking for something fun and quick to drive, it wouldnt be an econobox. the joys of the yaris for me are: comfortable, versatile, good on gas, civil, and adequately peppy; perfect for a daily to/from work vehicle. i have yet to drive a fit, and i dont really care to. its just ugly IMO.

stuffy · 05-14-2006, 06:31 PM

Quote:

No, you can leave now, no one wants you here.

The Yaris is the ONLY CAR IN HISTORY to win both COY awards for EUROPE and JAPAN in the same year.

Now go take your pitiful temper tantrum and leave. Go justify your horrid purchase somewhere else, we are sick of you trying to justify your mistake to us.

lol why? !

w1ngzer0 · 05-14-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benfal2001

I agree.

The Yaris is:
Too much body roll, cramped rear seat, falls short on directional stability.

has more room then my impreza and its a 4 door.

03-19-2006, 02:24 AM	#25
hoahmaru Drives: 2007 White Yaris RS B Pac. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary AB. Posts: 122	Is the Fit cheaper in price than the Yaris? I believe in Canada it is cheaper, but I'am not too sure, gotta wait until the Fit hits show rooms in early April. __________________ -H-O-A-H-M-A-R-U-

03-20-2006, 10:45 AM	#26
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	I think the base is a little bit more expensive. However, Toyota's feature is known for expensive. So added with the feature, Fit could probably be cheaper. __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

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02-28-2006, 02:53 PM	#19
Funnypants Drives: crappy rental cars Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pedestrian Poverty Posts: 4	I took the Yaris out for a test drive and really liked it (very roomy, handled well), but I've decided to wait until April to see the Fit pricing. If the information in this review is accurate, I think the Honda Fit might be a better option for people looking for a fuel-efficient four dour hatchback. My arguement is as follows: If I want four doors, ABS and split seats in the Yaris, I've got to go for the RS and option up to a final MSRP of about $18,615.00 CDN. That's more than the very top end of the four door Honda Fit (expected price $14,000 - $18,500 CDN), which comes with ABS and split seats standard. The article also says that the Fit will get better mileage than the Yaris: 6.5 / 5.2 compared to 6.9 / 5.5 I like the look and style of the Yaris a lot more than the Honda, but if I can get a base model Fit with all the features I want for several grand less, and get better fuel economy to boot, well, it seems to me there's really no choice. Anyone else have a different take on the situation?

02-28-2006, 05:27 PM	#20
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Better fuel economy than the Yaris and 5-speed auto? I almost want to deflect to Honda immediately! I will try to calm myself down and wait a while to see if the Fit will be due for a redesign soon as predicted by some fellow members. I also speculate that future Yaris models will be better equipped to match the competitions.

02-28-2006, 10:35 PM	#21
nwdixieboy Drives: ecoh Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 24	http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee8e567 According to this item the Fit has the same MPG as the Yaris.

02-28-2006, 10:46 PM	#22
SmellyTofu 好多人& Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 264	I own a Fit and driven a few Yaris but both in different transmission (CVT vs 5 speed) but I find the Yaris to be fairly sluggish and the Fit to be quite flexible and more willing to go places. Most of this I think comes down to the transmission I think but handling-wise, the Yaris comes up trumps.

03-09-2006, 05:34 AM	#23
heybai Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield UK Posts: 13	I own a Fit and driven a few Yaris but both in different transmission (CVT vs 5 speed) but I find the Yaris to be fairly sluggish and the Fit to be quite flexible and more willing to go places. Most of this I think comes down to the transmission I think but handling-wise, the Yaris comes up trumps. How did you like the interior of the Fit compared to the Yaris? I am concerned about headroom. I am not that tall, but somehow my head almost always touches the roof in a small car -- and thus my interest in the Yaris and its superior roominess (as far as I have seen). I haven't bought anything yet but am looking.

03-09-2006, 04:54 PM	#24
SmellyTofu 好多人& Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 264	The Yaris has hard plastics on the door handles and dash relative to the Fit. The tops of the door trim is softer on the Yaris. The roof I find has plenty of room and there's a height adjustable seat should you need it on both vehicles. I find the Yaris wider but not as long as the Fit. The seats in the Fit is better as it has more side support when you're going around corners.

03-20-2006, 02:07 PM	#27
Funnypants Drives: crappy rental cars Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pedestrian Poverty Posts: 4	See here. Honda has released the pricing for the Fit: $14,980 - Fit DX (manual) $16,180 - Fit DX (automatic) $17,180 - Fit LX (manual) $18,380 - Fix LX (automatic) $19,480 - Fit Sport (manual) $20,780 - Fit Sport (automatic) The DX doesn't have air conditioning, but compared to the Yaris the LX still looks like a damn good deal. I'm a bit dissappointed, really, because I prefer the look and feel of the Yaris. But this is going to be our only car, and I'm really just after a fuel efficient, 4dr hatch with ABS, A/C and 60/40 seats. To get that from Toyota I'd have to option up to the 5dr Yaris RS Package B with an MSRP of $18895.00 vs. the $17,180 Fit. That's $1715 less! And with the Fit I get side airbags as well as 21.3 cu-ft of cargo space behind the rear seats- that's almost as much as the Yaris gives with the rear seats folded down! Got to hand it to Honda. It's a fugly car, but nice interior features and price. I'm hoping I've got this wrong and the Yaris is cheaper, but I don't think so. :(

03-20-2006, 05:30 PM	#28
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	Here are the US FIT PRICES: Base manual - $13850 Base Auto - $14650 Sport Manual- $15170 Sport Auto - $15970 For all levels add $550 destination charge

05-14-2006, 05:37 PM	#32
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	The back seat isnt too cramped, I'm six foot and I have lots of room

05-14-2006, 06:12 PM	#34
Ron Drives: BBM Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 71	i've heard that of the honda fit too, more of a 'lively' fun drive. but if i was looking for something fun and quick to drive, it wouldnt be an econobox. the joys of the yaris for me are: comfortable, versatile, good on gas, civil, and adequately peppy; perfect for a daily to/from work vehicle. i have yet to drive a fit, and i dont really care to. its just ugly IMO.