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05-09-2018, 07:54 PM | #1 |
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Yaris vs Corolla
The wife and I generally share the her Yaris sedan, but when she goes to work I'm driving the 87 Silverado. I love the truck and have been fixing it up for the last 10 years, but there is nothing like a newer vehicle for those modern comforts. Not to mention that the Yaris is a car, which is just a lot better than a truck for driving around when you don't need the utility of a truck for something.
If I want to go into the city, the truck ain't much fun. So I was considering getting a Yaris of my own. But then I had to consider a 4 door Corolla. The yaris is cool but I could learn to like the larger interior space of the Corolla. As well as the larger trunk space So these will be general questions. What is the turning radius of the corolla like vs the yaris? How about the fuel economy? Is there anything else I should consider when comparing them? I'd be looking at 4 door, automatic corollas, probably 2013-2016 year models. What will I be missing out on, if I get the corolla instead of a Yaris? |
05-09-2018, 09:14 PM | #2 |
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corolla has more options than yaris.
fuel econ. will be lower, but not much. power is up 30% on corolla, weight is up 25% you are missing out on fun with the automatic transaxle. buy ether car, but buy a standard! (imo) |
05-10-2018, 10:58 AM | #3 |
Since you asked, I don't believe the turning radius is as good.
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05-11-2018, 03:39 PM | #4 |
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I like the Corolla, but if and when I had to get another car, I think I'd still go with a
Yaris because I love the subcompactness of the car. |
05-11-2018, 04:12 PM | #5 |
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Rent a Corolla for a weekend.
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05-11-2018, 04:58 PM | #6 |
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Get the Corolla. And, if you were willing to go new and in the budget, wait until the new 2019 hatchback goes on sale, if you could, before making a decision.
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05-11-2018, 07:13 PM | #7 |
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Given the choice, I'd definitely go with a Corolla... a more refined car and a surprisingly pleasant driving experience.
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05-12-2018, 02:19 PM | #8 | |
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05-12-2018, 02:59 PM | #9 |
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I personally like the last of the previous-gen Corolla (2012-2013) better than the current gen models (2014+). I would also opt for the now-discontinued reliable 4-spd automatic over the crappy Russian-Roulette CVT if you do go 2014+. Expensive, after-warranty head-unit failures in the newer touchscreen model is also fairly common with the 2014-2016 Corolla, from what I have read.
The 3rd-gen Yaris hatch (2012+) is also a great choice, especially in the SE trim - and they can be picked up at very nice prices. You can't beat that bulletproof drivetrain/engine combo, and it's a great little runabout car if you enjoy/prefer the minimalistic subcompact segment. |
05-12-2018, 03:03 PM | #10 |
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I agree with Kalispel. If you want a better driving/ownership experience, go with an "L" model Corolla rather than the "LE". The 4 speed automatic is a brilliant little transmission, while the CVT leaves a whole lot to be desired.
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05-16-2018, 09:26 PM | #11 |
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Definitely go with Corolla if you need a better interior space.
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05-17-2018, 08:11 AM | #12 |
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Corolla to Yaris Mind of Toyota
Luvin short humpy jouncy Gen2 Yaris hatch. But Gen 6 was last of sub-compact Corolla's, and the 5-door 5-speed wagon is it for sporty+utility. (Same weight and power as Yaris. Lower. Removable factory roof-rack. 35-36 mpg vs. 37-38 for the Yaris. Way less Hal.)
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05-19-2018, 02:24 PM | #13 |
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My miata gets about the same mpg as the Yaris if driven the same way. So it's not too surprising that a Corolla could do a bit better. But at that point, seems like a prius is a better option given that they aren't much more expensive than a corolla and will get much better mpg. Professionally reconditioned batteries are quite affordable with the core charge.
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05-19-2018, 06:54 PM | #14 |
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I don't know how different the Auris in the UK is from the North American Corolla but i drove a 2013 Auris the other week. It was quite nice. Fairly refined. It had a 1.6 petrol (1ZR-FE engine) and a 6 speed manual which was nice. It would do 42MPG on a motorway drive not being to crazy. The interior was nice. There is more to go wrong with them and i prefer the 55+MPG my Yaris does and the fact there is a lot less to go wrong with it and there are more parts in the scrapyards.
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05-21-2018, 10:29 PM | #15 |
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what's really great about this is if you are in a heavy Urber or Lyft area (or ZipCar or whatever) the prices of rental cars has stayed way down. i blew up my 60A strip fuse a few weeks ago and had to order a positive terminal. i rented a 18 corolla for $26 a day wile waiting on shipping. it had 4 miles on it, ha!
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05-23-2018, 01:32 AM | #16 |
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It sounds like the MPG difference is so small that you might not even notice it. And if you need a larger interior, then obviously the Corolla would be the way to go.
But what if you value the extremely tight turning radius, and the ability to park anywhere in a yaris? It really is the perfect city car. Only thing that would make it better would be if it got 100 mpg instead of 35. For the city. I don't live in the city (thank god) but I do like to go there sometimes. And I don't like dealing with all the city parking and turning BS. And in the Yaris, you don't have to. Cause its so good at it. |
05-23-2018, 12:06 PM | #17 |
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if you get a yaris hatchback its easier and smaller and simpler to maintain then a corolla which is bigger heavier and less space to work on things. everything in the yaris can be mostly removed by hand with very little special tools.
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05-23-2018, 01:37 PM | #18 |
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2014 - '17 Corolla have C.V.T. issues . Here's one , T-SB-0150-16 . We considered a new '17 or '18 Corolla until this was discovered . The L doesn't have keyless entry and has 195/65-15s' . The LE has 205/55-16 .
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