Yari vs. Honda Fit - Toyota Yaris Forums

nwdixieboy · 02-15-2006, 07:22 AM

I really love my 2001 4 door Echo and am torn between buying a new Yari or the new Honda Fit, which looks very tempting. Has anyone ridden or sat in a Fit/Jazz in another country or auto show?

Ziv · 02-15-2006, 01:01 PM

Well, the Toronto Auto Show will start in few days, I will see if I could go and check it out.

vicpai · 02-15-2006, 07:59 PM

The YARIS LIFTBACK wins hands down against the Honda Fit. Generally speaking, I am a big Honda fan because of their Navigation Systems (have owned a 2000 Acura TL/NAVI and an '03 Acura MDX/NAVI/RES), but when it comes to these 2, the Honda is waaay behind. The Yaris is much SAFER than the Fit according to the Euro NCAP tests, and besides, this is the first Toyota to incorporate their breakthrough MICS (Minimal Intrusion Cabin Structure) body, which is supposed to be able to withstand a collision with a 2-tonne vehicle!!!!!

.....Sadly, Honda has not used their proprietary ACE (Advanced Collision Engineering) body structure on the Fit (which, BTW, is just as good as Toyota's MICS). Secondly, the Yaris is simply better all round from it's ultra-tight turning radius, it's fabulous exterior dimensions, better fuel economy etc. etc.!! .......I will still end up buying the redesigned MDX, which is coming out this fall, but for my commuter vehicle, it's going to be the YARIS LIFTBACK!!

nwdixieboy · 02-15-2006, 09:27 PM

Thanks for the info. I am strongly leaning towards the Yaris sedan as it is so much classier looking and I like having a trunk to hide things.

swng · 02-16-2006, 12:32 AM

One of the factors that will tempt me to buy a Fit instead of a Yaris is the availability of side and curtain air bags on the Fit. In Canada, the Yaris does not come with them, even as options. Since you are in the US Nwdixieboy, you can get side and curtain bags on a Yaris if you want them, so the Fit loses its advantage in the US in that respect. Therefore, I would urge you to consider the Yaris for its fuel economy and overall newer design(introduced only in 05, or 06 in the case of the sedan which has not even been put on sale here yet). At least you will not have to risk buying a car which may be redesigned and have its look and other things changed sooner than you may expect.
Moreover, if you are considering a sedan, I believe the more appropiate comparison from the Honda side should be the Civic, not the Fit.

corey415 · 02-16-2006, 12:48 AM

With respect to the Euro NCAP results, keep in mind that the Yaris they tested had front, side, and side curtain airbags. The Jazz/Fit tested only had the 2 front airbags.

Also, there seems to be a contention that there is a huge difference in fuel economy between the Fit and Yaris. Looking at the specsheets, I dont see the difference as being dramatic in my opinion.

But it is true that the Fit is an old design. I wonder when the new model is coming out...

echo_hrs · 02-19-2006, 12:23 PM

Some good comparison photos, it really makes a difference seeing them side by side...

Karel · 02-19-2006, 01:26 PM

Thanks..I prefer the Yaris..

hhcchen · 02-19-2006, 01:51 PM

sorry... still don't like the "mini minivan"...

hoahmaru · 02-19-2006, 03:03 PM

I still prefer the Yaris. The curves on the Yaris makes it look so much better and for me I think toyota engines are better that honda engines, just by experience.

swng · 02-19-2006, 04:07 PM

Until I saw the pictures, I never knew the Fit was so much bigger. I have already bought the Yaris and will not change to another car soon, but I still enjoy reading posts discussing about which of the two is better.

hhcchen · 02-19-2006, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swng

Until I saw the pictures, I never knew the Fit was so much bigger. I have already bought the Yaris and will not change to another car soon, but I still enjoy reading posts discussing about which of the two is better.

well, over here, everyone is bias toward yaris...
at honda forums, they are bias toward fit...

don't know what to say...

foober · 02-19-2006, 11:28 PM

thanks for the side by side camparison. The more I see of the yaris the more I wish it was the end of march and I was driving mine.

Speedz · 02-20-2006, 01:03 AM

Look at it this way...

Fit is more than a few years old and Yaris is new...

I dont want to sink my $$ in a older model even though I'm buying it brand new...

And I also test drove the Fit... there is alot higher cabin noise than the newer Yaris... but the Honda V-Tec engine is a gem even though it is only a 1.5 SOHC...

Ziv · 02-20-2006, 11:37 AM

Wow, looking at it side by side, I am glad I did brought a Yaris instead of waiting for Fit or Versa. ha ha.

nwdixieboy · 02-20-2006, 12:47 PM

I have decided that since I LOVED my Echo so much, I am going to stick with the Yaris, as it is a known product and it is a newer design than the Fit.

jazzer · 02-25-2006, 10:24 AM

i drive 2005 honda Fit 1.5T, and my wife's 2006 yaris s limited is already at home. i think this 2 cars have its own fanatic fans, because the driving caracter is different, the yaris is more comfortable and solid than Fit (my wife and my daughter love it soo much), but for driving enthusiast who loved spirited driving... go for honda fit, .. believe me it has sportier performance and better driving experience in my opinion

jdgriswald · 02-25-2006, 04:13 PM

Looks rather familiar.
Attachment 145
While the above is not mine, I do have the rebadged Isuzu Oasis, don't think I need a mini version too.

02-15-2006, 07:22 AM	#1
nwdixieboy Drives: ecoh Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 24	Yari vs. Honda Fit I really love my 2001 4 door Echo and am torn between buying a new Yari or the new Honda Fit, which looks very tempting. Has anyone ridden or sat in a Fit/Jazz in another country or auto show?

02-15-2006, 01:01 PM	#2
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Well, the Toronto Auto Show will start in few days, I will see if I could go and check it out. __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

02-15-2006, 07:59 PM	#3
vicpai Drives: '00 Lexus LS 400/'00 Metro HB Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 12	There is simply no comparison at all!! The YARIS LIFTBACK wins hands down against the Honda Fit. Generally speaking, I am a big Honda fan because of their Navigation Systems (have owned a 2000 Acura TL/NAVI and an '03 Acura MDX/NAVI/RES), but when it comes to these 2, the Honda is waaay behind. The Yaris is much SAFER than the Fit according to the Euro NCAP tests, and besides, this is the first Toyota to incorporate their breakthrough MICS (Minimal Intrusion Cabin Structure) body, which is supposed to be able to withstand a collision with a 2-tonne vehicle!!!!! .....Sadly, Honda has not used their proprietary ACE (Advanced Collision Engineering) body structure on the Fit (which, BTW, is just as good as Toyota's MICS). Secondly, the Yaris is simply better all round from it's ultra-tight turning radius, it's fabulous exterior dimensions, better fuel economy etc. etc.!! .......I will still end up buying the redesigned MDX, which is coming out this fall, but for my commuter vehicle, it's going to be the YARIS LIFTBACK!!

02-20-2006, 11:37 AM	#15
Ziv It's all about VVTI Drives: Yaris 5Dr LE White Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 308	Wow, looking at it side by side, I am glad I did brought a Yaris instead of waiting for Fit or Versa. ha ha. __________________ Ziv on Vitz '06.

02-25-2006, 10:24 AM	#17
jazzer I've made a post! Drives: Honda Fit 1.5T Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: indonesia Posts: 1	i drive 2005 honda Fit 1.5T, and my wife's 2006 yaris s limited is already at home. i think this 2 cars have its own fanatic fans, because the driving caracter is different, the yaris is more comfortable and solid than Fit (my wife and my daughter love it soo much), but for driving enthusiast who loved spirited driving... go for honda fit, .. believe me it has sportier performance and better driving experience in my opinion Last edited by jazzer; 02-25-2006 at 10:49 AM.

02-15-2006, 09:27 PM	#4
nwdixieboy Drives: ecoh Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 24	Thanks for the info. I am strongly leaning towards the Yaris sedan as it is so much classier looking and I like having a trunk to hide things.

02-16-2006, 12:32 AM	#5
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	One of the factors that will tempt me to buy a Fit instead of a Yaris is the availability of side and curtain air bags on the Fit. In Canada, the Yaris does not come with them, even as options. Since you are in the US Nwdixieboy, you can get side and curtain bags on a Yaris if you want them, so the Fit loses its advantage in the US in that respect. Therefore, I would urge you to consider the Yaris for its fuel economy and overall newer design(introduced only in 05, or 06 in the case of the sedan which has not even been put on sale here yet). At least you will not have to risk buying a car which may be redesigned and have its look and other things changed sooner than you may expect. Moreover, if you are considering a sedan, I believe the more appropiate comparison from the Honda side should be the Civic, not the Fit.

02-16-2006, 12:48 AM	#6
corey415 Drives: 95 Integra Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Fran, CA Posts: 58	With respect to the Euro NCAP results, keep in mind that the Yaris they tested had front, side, and side curtain airbags. The Jazz/Fit tested only had the 2 front airbags. Also, there seems to be a contention that there is a huge difference in fuel economy between the Fit and Yaris. Looking at the specsheets, I dont see the difference as being dramatic in my opinion. But it is true that the Fit is an old design. I wonder when the new model is coming out...

02-19-2006, 12:23 PM	#7
echo_hrs Around the universe... Drives: Uber-Evolved Pokemon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 228	Some good comparison photos, it really makes a difference seeing them side by side...

02-19-2006, 01:26 PM	#8
Karel Drives: 2004 Phontom Grey Camry SE Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toronto, ON. Posts: 20	Thanks..I prefer the Yaris..

02-19-2006, 01:51 PM	#9
hhcchen stop staring my star perv Drives: 97 tercel Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: seattle Posts: 335	sorry... still don't like the "mini minivan"...

02-19-2006, 03:03 PM	#10
hoahmaru Drives: 2007 White Yaris RS B Pac. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Calgary AB. Posts: 122	I still prefer the Yaris. The curves on the Yaris makes it look so much better and for me I think toyota engines are better that honda engines, just by experience.

02-19-2006, 04:07 PM	#11
swng Drives: 06 3-dr auto RS Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: BC Posts: 1,051	Until I saw the pictures, I never knew the Fit was so much bigger. I have already bought the Yaris and will not change to another car soon, but I still enjoy reading posts discussing about which of the two is better.

02-19-2006, 11:28 PM	#13
foober Drives: two yaris liftbacks Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: kalispell, montana Posts: 351	thanks for the side by side camparison. The more I see of the yaris the more I wish it was the end of march and I was driving mine.

02-20-2006, 01:03 AM	#14
Speedz Will work for Yaris... Drives: Yaris Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 191	Look at it this way... Fit is more than a few years old and Yaris is new... I dont want to sink my $$ in a older model even though I'm buying it brand new... And I also test drove the Fit... there is alot higher cabin noise than the newer Yaris... but the Honda V-Tec engine is a gem even though it is only a 1.5 SOHC...

02-20-2006, 12:47 PM	#16
nwdixieboy Drives: ecoh Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: seattle,wa Posts: 24	I have decided that since I LOVED my Echo so much, I am going to stick with the Yaris, as it is a known product and it is a newer design than the Fit.

02-25-2006, 04:13 PM	#18
jdgriswald 5-Door Envy Drives: '08 Scion xD Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 120	Odyssey with shrinkage Looks rather familiar. Attachment 145 While the above is not mine, I do have the rebadged Isuzu Oasis, don't think I need a mini version too. Last edited by jdgriswald; 09-06-2006 at 05:59 PM.

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