🔥 Write a review and Earn Upto $50 on PayPal

2012 Toyota Yaris

header-image
Rating7.3

Ranked #6 in 

Compact Hatchback
Write Review
$14,115 - $17,200
Starting Price 

Year

Nathan Dyer's image
Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Impressive interiors

Lacks telescoping steering wheel

Completely redesigned for 2012

Spacious backseat

Subpar cargo room

Fun to drive

Excellent visibility

Commendable gas mileage

Specs & Features

$15,140

price

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD 4A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact hatchback segment, the 2012 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is a direct competitor to the Chevrolet Sonic, the Honda Fit, and the Ford Fiesta. The Toyota Yaris Hatchback starts off at an MSRP of $14,115 going all up to $16,400, with 3 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 1.5L Inline-4 engine and a 5-speed manual transmission is standard while a 4-speed automatic transmission is optional, producing 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the Toyota Yaris Hatchback manages a 0-60 of 9.3 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 33 MPG with the manual transmission and 32 MPG with the automatic transmission. 

Buying Advice

If you want to enjoy a joyful riding experience, invest in the top-tier SE trim level. It gets a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, performance tires, four-wheel disc brakes, a unique grille, foglamps, cruise control, a leather-trimmed steering wheel and upgraded cloth upholstery.

Trims

    L
    $14,115 onwards
    • 15-inch steel Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Base
    $15,360 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.5 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 34 mpg
    LE
    $15,625 onwards
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Remote keyless entry
    SE
    $16,400 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front Fog/driving lights

Compare to similar cars

7.3
2012 Toyota Yaris

Price

$14,115- $17,200

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.34

Horsepower

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Capacity

5

Read Review

7.6
2012 Fiat 500

$15,500- $23,500

Gasoline

7.6

101 hp @ 6500 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

4

Read Review

8.2
2012 Honda Fit

$15,325- $19,690

Gasoline

8.15

117 hp @ 6600 rpm

106 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

Read Review

7.8
2012 Hyundai Veloster

$17,300- $18,550

Gasoline

7.81

138 hp @ 6300 rpm

123 lb.-ft. @ 4850 rpm

4

Read Review

7.1
2012 Mazda Speed3

$24,000

Gasoline

7.1

263 hp @ 5500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

Read Review

7.3
2012 Mazda 2

$14,530- $16,860

Gasoline

7.27

100 hp @ 6000 rpm

98 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

Read Review

7.3
2012 Scion XD

$15,345- $17,050

Gasoline

7.29

128 hp @ 6000 rpm

125 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

Read Review

7.2
2012 Scion IQ

$15,265

Gasoline

7.18

94 hp @ 6000 rpm

89 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

4

Read Review

7.8
2012 Toyota Matrix

$18,845- $21,715

Gasoline

7.84

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

5

Read Review

7.5
2012 Volkswagen Beetle

$18,495- $29,095

Gasoline

7.45

170 hp @ 5700 rpm

177 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

Read Review

2012 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    		SourceCompare
    		9 sec17 sec-
    		6.5 sec--
    		8.3 sec16.5 sec115 mph
    		8.6 sec16.6 sec-
    2012 Scion XD

    Ranked #4

    		8.72 sec--
    		8.8 sec--
    Read More

    2012 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      		SourceCompare
      		30 mpg38 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/421.8 mi.
      2012 Scion IQ

      Ranked #1

      		36 mpg37 mpg37 mpg8.5 gal.306/314.5 mi.
      2012 Fiat 500

      Ranked #2

      		27 mpg38 mpg33 mpg10.5 gal.315/399 mi.
      2012 Mazda 2

      Ranked #3

      		28 mpg35 mpg32 mpg11.3 gal.327.7/395.5 mi.
      		27 mpg37 mpg31 mpg13.2 gal.356.4/488.4 mi.
      2012 Scion XD

      Ranked #5

      		27 mpg33 mpg29 mpg11.1 gal.299.7/366.3 mi.

      2012 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        		SourceCompare
        		153.5 in.66.7 in.59.4 in.5.5 in.98.8 in.
        		177.6 in.69.7 in.57.5 in.4.7 in.103.9 in.

        2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring

        Ranked #2

        		176.6 in.69.5 in.59.8 in.5.9 in.106.3 in.
        		171.9 in.69.5 in.61 in.5.8 in.102.4 in.
        		168.4 in.71.2 in.58.5 in.5.7 in.99.9 in.
        		166.1 in.70.5 in.55.1 in.5.6 in.104.3 in.

        2012 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          		SourceCompare
          		15.3 cu.ft.84.4 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.
          		20.6 cu.ft.90.8 cu.ft.57.3 cu.ft.
          		19.8 cu.ft.94.2 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.
          		17 cu.ft.94.6 cu.ft.42.8 cu.ft.
          2012 Scion XD

          Ranked #4

          		10.5 cu.ft.84.5 cu.ft.35.7 cu.ft.
          2012 Fiat 500

          Ranked #5

          		9.5 cu.ft.75.6 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.

          2012 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.15.3 cu.ft.25.7 cu.ft.-
            		29.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.-
            2012 Fiat 500

            Ranked #3

            		30.1 cu.ft.9.5 cu.ft.30.1 cu.ft.-
            2012 Mazda 2

            Ranked #4

            		27.8 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.27.8 cu.ft.-
            		42.8 cu.ft.17 cu.ft.42.8 cu.ft.60 ft.
            		49.4 cu.ft.19.8 cu.ft.49.4 cu.ft.-

            2012 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              		SourceCompare
              		--2295 lbs.
              		1500 lbs.850 lbs.2844 lbs.
              2012 Scion IQ

              Ranked #2

              		--2127 lbs.
              		-1014 lbs.2584 lbs.
              2012 Mazda 2

              Ranked #2

              		-957 lbs.2306 lbs.
              		--3281 lbs.

              Top Toyota Cars

              2012 Toyota Prius Hybrid

              Horsepower : 98 hp @ 5200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 50 mpg

              0-60 : 9.7 sec

              #1

              2012 Toyota Sequoia

              Horsepower : 310 hp @ 5400 rpm

              MPG Combined : 16 mpg

              0-60 : 7.6 sec

              #2

              2012 Toyota 4Runner

              Horsepower : 270 hp @ 5600 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 7.2 sec

              #3

              2012 Toyota Avalon

              Horsepower : 268 hp @ 6200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 23 mpg

              0-60 : 6.2 sec

              #4

              2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser

              Horsepower : 260 hp @ 5600 rpm

              MPG Combined : 19 mpg

              0-60 : 7.5 sec

              #5

              2012 Toyota Tundra

              Horsepower : 236 hp @ 5200 rpm

              MPG Combined : 18 mpg

              0-60 : 6.7 sec

              #6

              2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUV

              Horsepower : 231 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 28 mpg

              0-60 : 7.4 sec

              #7

              2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan

              Horsepower : 200 hp

              MPG Combined : 41 mpg

              0-60 : 7.4 sec

              #8

              2012 Toyota Highlander

              Horsepower : 187 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 22 mpg

              0-60 : 9.6 sec

              #9

              2012 Toyota Sienna

              Horsepower : 187 hp @ 5800 rpm

              MPG Combined : 21 mpg

              0-60 : 9.5 sec

              #10
              1. Home
              2. Toyota
              3. 2012 Yaris

              Other Compact Hatchback

              2012 Honda Insight Hybrid
              2012 Mazda 2
              2012 Scion TC
              2012 Scion IQ
              2012 Toyota Yaris
              2012 Toyota Matrix
              2012 Volkswagen Golf
              2012 Volkswagen Beetle
              2012 Smart ForTwo Electric