2010 Toyota Yaris

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Rating6.5
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$12,605 - $14,165
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Attractive interior with a comfortable riding experience

Lousy automatic transmission

For 2010, Toyota included traction and stability control as a standard feature on the Yaris, and a manual transmission is now made available with the 5 door variantsThe previous S trim is eliminated in favor of an optional sport package.

Multifunctional rear seats

The seating position needs to get some use to

Good fuel economy

The center gauges are not properly placed

Specs & Features

$13,365

price

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback makes for an excellent contender in the subcompact hatchback class. With 2 trims on offer, the Toyota Yaris has a base MSRP of $12,605, with prices going all the way up to an MSRP of $13,705, competing directly with the Honda Fit, the Nissan Versa, and the Pontiac G3. Only a 1.4 L inline-4 engine is offered, mated to $13,705. Together, they produce 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 10.7 seconds, the Yaris maintains a combined fuel economy of 32 MPG. Toyota offers the Yaris in 8 stunning colors, with the Yellow Jolt being a particular favorite of ours. Currently, with around 76 Toyota Yaris available for sale, you could get one for an average price of $7,995, one can generally expect an average saving of $19 on a good deal, making this a perfect time to browse for a 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback.

Buying Advice

For 2010, Toyota included traction and stability control as a standard feature on the Yaris, and a manual transmission is now made available with the 5 door variants. The previous S trim is eliminated in favor of an optional sport package.

If you're in the market for a subcompact hatchback, the 2010 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is worth considering. With its attractive interior and comfortable riding experience, it offers a pleasant driving environment. The multifunctional rear seats provide versatility, and you can expect good fuel economy, which is always a plus. However, keep in mind that the automatic transmission may not be the best, and the seating position might require some getting used to. Additionally, the center gauges may not be conveniently placed. Nonetheless, the inclusion of traction and stability control as standard features and the availability of a manual transmission in the 5-door variants make it an appealing choice.

Trims

    Base
    $12,605 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD 5M
    • Horsepower: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.9 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$12,605- $14,165

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.47

Horsepower

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Capacity

5

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$16,880- $20,555

Gasoline

7.46

158 hp @ 6400 rpm

141 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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$20,450- $31,000

Gasoline

8.8

118 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

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$14,275

Gasoline

8.3

-

-

5

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$14,900- $15,700

Gasoline

7.16

128 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$16,700- $22,110

Gasoline

7.67

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

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$18,690- $27,390

Gasoline

8.1

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

170 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm

4

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$14,900- $19,110

Gasoline

8.06

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    9.1 sec17.0 sec-
    8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    8.36 sec-116 mph
    2010 Scion XD

    Ranked #3

    8.72 sec--
    9.2 sec16.7 sec-
    9.53 sec-112 mph

    2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      29 mpg36 mpg32 mpg11.1 gal.321.9/399.6 mi.
      28 mpg36 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      2010 Scion XD

      Ranked #3

      27 mpg33 mpg29 mpg11.1 gal.299.7/366.3 mi.
      27 mpg33 mpg29 mpg10.6 gal.286.2/349.8 mi.
      26 mpg32 mpg28 mpg13.2 gal.343.2/422.4 mi.
      23 mpg31 mpg26 mpg13.6 gal.312.8/421.6 mi.

      2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        150.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.5.5 in.96.9 in.

        2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #1

        176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        173.8 in.68.8 in.60.4 in.7.7 in.103.7 in.
        171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        161.6 in.66.7 in.60 in.6.5 in.98.4 in.
        161.1 in.67.9 in.59 in.4.6 in.98.8 in.

        2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          9.32 cu.ft.84.6 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.
          19.8 cu.ft.114 cu.ft.61.5 cu.ft.
          20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          18.4 cu.ft.95.2 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
          2010 Scion XD

          Ranked #4

          10.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.
          17 cu.ft.-32.8 cu.ft.

          2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            25.7 cu.ft.9.32 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.-
            57.3 cu.ft.20.6 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.-
            2010 Scion XD

            Ranked #3

            35.7 cu.ft.10.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.-
            32.8 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.32.8 cu.ft.-
            27.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.27.1 cu.ft.-
            47.4 cu.ft.18.4 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.79 ft.

            2010 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -845 lbs.2311 lbs.
              1500 lbs.-2865 lbs.
              1500 lbs.--
              1433 lbs.816 lbs.2723 lbs.
              --2489 lbs.
              2010 Scion XD

              Ranked #3

              --2624 lbs.

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