Buying a Yaris is more economical in long run vs.Prius/Insight

[Yawesh]

Originally Posted by indyhairball

I have a 2009 Yaris and a 2008 Prius. Comparing them is like comparing apples to oranges. I like the Yaris to drive around town. Small and maneuverable and with great pick it's just the thing for city driving. However for the road trip a Yaris just doesn't compare to a Prius. The Prius is more comfortable with atuomatic climate control and the great mileage. They both have great attributes.

but doesn't a hybrid save the most gas when in city driving?

[Yawesh]

does anyone know how much tax credit one gets from the pruis? (as in how much refunded back to u? )

[indyhairball]

Originally Posted by Yawesh

but doesn't a hybrid save the most gas when in city driving?

Yes it does. However I still feel the Prius is a great "road car". We took a trip through the southwest last fall (2500 miles) and the Prius was so comfortable to drive and 40 mpg is bad for mostly 75 mph driving. I would not have wanted to take that trip in my Yaris.

Having said that I also drive my Yaris downtown every day and park in a parking garage. It is so maneuverable and it's pick it great for city driving.