Sedan better on highway than LB? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Toppers · 08-09-2010, 11:51 PM

HI all,

I am going to get a LB 3 door or the Sedan, the deciding factor is whether the Sedan feels more planted and suitable for long trips every couple months (i.e. not bobbing all over the place and lots of road noise like hatchbacks of yesterday.) Also, winter driving would fall under this same category. Is the Sedan better in winter?

If it isn't an issue whatsoever, I may go with the LB.

Thanks

djct_watt · 08-10-2010, 12:31 AM

The sedan should be slightly better for highway, given it's taller gear ratios and slightly lower highway revs. The longer wheelbase should also make slighty more stable. But given the lack of power, I prefer the HB's extra kick. IMO, and slightly more aggressive suspension. But both work perfectly fine for either application, so just test drive them. The HB should do better in Winter too due to a shorter wheelbase and more weight over the front tires, but again, it's not a HUUUUGE difference. TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE.

IMO, the biggest deciding factor is how many passengers you take with you and whether or not you pack their gear with you. Without folding the rear seats, the HB has nearly zero cargo capacity. With the sedan, you can fit 5 people and still fit tons of stuff in the trunk. It's a big difference. But if you need to move a lot, you can flip those seats and fit a TON of stuff in the HB.

MUSKOKA800 · 08-10-2010, 08:00 AM

I believe the NA spec. Yaris has the same gearing for both sedan and LB. And it's hard to believe but the sedan is said to be slightly lighter than the LB.
We just returned from a 7 day trip. Clocked about 1500 miles with three adults and one child all comfortable. Four suitcases plus loose items all fit in the trunk albeit at tight load.

djct_watt · 08-10-2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

I believe the NA spec. Yaris has the same gearing for both sedan and LB. And it's hard to believe but the sedan is said to be slightly lighter than the LB.
We just returned from a 7 day trip. Clocked about 1500 miles with three adults and one child all comfortable. Four suitcases plus loose items all fit in the trunk albeit at tight load.

Yes, that is correct. I mixed up the super-long thread debate topics. . . it's 5spd vs auto that I was recalling.

08-09-2010, 11:51 PM	#1
Toppers Drives: Honda civic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cleveland Posts: 5	Sedan better on highway than LB? HI all, I am going to get a LB 3 door or the Sedan, the deciding factor is whether the Sedan feels more planted and suitable for long trips every couple months (i.e. not bobbing all over the place and lots of road noise like hatchbacks of yesterday.) Also, winter driving would fall under this same category. Is the Sedan better in winter? If it isn't an issue whatsoever, I may go with the LB. Thanks

08-10-2010, 08:00 AM	#3
MUSKOKA800 Drives: '08 Yaris Sedan, Aero Package Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,720	I believe the NA spec. Yaris has the same gearing for both sedan and LB. And it's hard to believe but the sedan is said to be slightly lighter than the LB. We just returned from a 7 day trip. Clocked about 1500 miles with three adults and one child all comfortable. Four suitcases plus loose items all fit in the trunk albeit at tight load. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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08-10-2010, 12:31 AM	#2
djct_watt Drives: 2010 NCP91 5spd Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thailand Posts: 449	The sedan should be slightly better for highway, given it's taller gear ratios and slightly lower highway revs. The longer wheelbase should also make slighty more stable. But given the lack of power, I prefer the HB's extra kick. IMO, and slightly more aggressive suspension. But both work perfectly fine for either application, so just test drive them. The HB should do better in Winter too due to a shorter wheelbase and more weight over the front tires, but again, it's not a HUUUUGE difference. TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE TEST DRIVE. IMO, the biggest deciding factor is how many passengers you take with you and whether or not you pack their gear with you. Without folding the rear seats, the HB has nearly zero cargo capacity. With the sedan, you can fit 5 people and still fit tons of stuff in the trunk. It's a big difference. But if you need to move a lot, you can flip those seats and fit a TON of stuff in the HB.