JD Power ranks Mazda 2 as highest quality subccompact. How does it compare to Yaris?

[Chifte]

I think they're all in the same ball park, things only get so good in the sub compact market. I chose a Yaris for it's power train record.

I work at a Toyota/ Scion/ Hyundai dealership, I get to drive around lots of trade ins, here's what I've found.

2010+ cars

Mazda 2, average drive, of the 3 that have been traded in they all had lots of rattles and early fading, after seeing what I've seen I would have little confidence in the endurance of construction for the interior of these cars. They're also not a confident car to drive on the highway, our sub compacts are very similar in power across the board but I just don't like these on the highway.

Fit, there's really no comparison to any other sub compact interior wise, the interior of these cars is in another class. I've driven in lots of these, spirited drive, fun to throw into turns.

Accent, they feel gutless. They've no personality, steering is sloppy, seats are the worst, it's obvious Hyundai puts lowest bidder seemingly higher quality parts and stamps them on and goes. This isn't to say I think Hyundai aren't great cars, they come leaps and bounds. Their interiors are bland compared to other Hyundai models.

Yaris, it has the most conservative look. The new interior for the 2012s is still an aged design, with competition like the Fiesta and Fit they really make the Yaris look like grandmas old red interior Tempo. I find the Yaris to be the second most interesting to drive, I've never noticed Yaris interiors to fade early or rattle particularly much. Every customer that buys a Yaris is happy as hell with them, trade ins are rare and usually because the person buys another Yaris or upgrades to a Camry. I've yet to have a customer come in and be unhappy with the Yaris in 6 years. They last and last, endure torture from owners who don't maintain them properly and keep on trucking.

Fiesta.. I don't have much of an opinion, they look nice and their interiors look nice but I've not driven in one new or used.

Do I think the list is fair? No, I don't. I really don't think the Mazda 2 or Accent has any business being at those spots. I'd vote Fit, Yaris, Mazda 2 in that order from my experience.

Reality is we're buying cheap eco boxes, quality can only go so far. They're all probably a fine choice and will last mechanically.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by Chifte

I think they're all in the same ball park, things only get so good in the sub compact market. I chose a Yaris for it's power train record.

I work at a Toyota/ Scion/ Hyundai dealership, I get to drive around lots of trade ins, here's what I've found.

2010+ cars

Mazda 2, average drive, of the 3 that have been traded in they all had lots of rattles and early fading, after seeing what I've seen I would have little confidence in the endurance of construction for the interior of these cars. They're also not a confident car to drive on the highway, our sub compacts are very similar in power across the board but I just don't like these on the highway.

Fit, there's really no comparison to any other sub compact interior wise, the interior of these cars is in another class. I've driven in lots of these, spirited drive, fun to throw into turns.

Accent, they feel gutless. They've no personality, steering is sloppy, seats are the worst, it's obvious Hyundai puts lowest bidder seemingly higher quality parts and stamps them on and goes. This isn't to say I think Hyundai aren't great cars, they come leaps and bounds. Their interiors are bland compared to other Hyundai models.

Yaris, it has the most conservative look. The new interior for the 2012s is still an aged design, with competition like the Fiesta and Fit they really make the Yaris look like grandmas old red interior Tempo. I find the Yaris to be the second most interesting to drive, I've never noticed Yaris interiors to fade early or rattle particularly much. Every customer that buys a Yaris is happy as hell with them, trade ins are rare and usually because the person buys another Yaris or upgrades to a Camry. I've yet to have a customer come in and be unhappy with the Yaris in 6 years. They last and last, endure torture from owners who don't maintain them properly and keep on trucking.

Fiesta.. I don't have much of an opinion, they look nice and their interiors look nice but I've not driven in one new or used.

Do I think the list is fair? No, I don't. I really don't think the Mazda 2 or Accent has any business being at those spots. I'd vote Fit, Yaris, Mazda 2 in that order from my experience.

Reality is we're buying cheap eco boxes, quality can only go so far. They're all probably a fine choice and will last mechanically.

^^^^^ Very interesting. I still put the Yaris ahead re highest MPG potential. However, if I was an avid bicyclist, I might put the Fit on top re the fold up back seat allowing easy bicycle transport without having to get a rack.

[Flipper_1938]

JD Power ratings are based on the first 90 days of ownership.

Who in the hell would be influenced by what they say? I want to know what it performs like after 10 years!

...90 days?