hmmmm

[thewifesyaris]

ive got the fit and the gas mileage is great. it does have a small tank though.
she gets better with the yaris but she doesnt have a lead foot.
but if i could do it again i think the yaris are sexy lowered and with the right suspension set up and breather mods i think she would be so much fun with a stick.

both of ours are auto, i have the paddle shifters though (fit sport) and it helps with not having a manual. but hers is just such a nice ride, the stock suspension has you sitting high almost as high as some suv's if you arent bothered by body roll its smooth besides that.

as for power the fit will win in get up, but uphill she dies fast, the yaris wins that battle shes so light that you barely notice the power strain.

the biggest thing i dont like about the fit would be size vs power.
the biggest problem with the yaris would be the centralized dash.
besides that they are both great cars.

my best guess would be go yaris.
or maybe check out the versa with the cvt i test drove one it was weird but quite nice.

good luck with your decision, and im sure that being a honda youll find someone willing to buy it at price.