2018 Toyota Yaris

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Rating6.2

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Subcompact Hatchback
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$15,635 - $19,060
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Mid-level trims are well-equipped with features and safety-tech

Noisy and unrefined powertrain and underwhelming acceleration

Refreshed exterior styling

Standard infotainment unit is intuitive and user-friendly

Archaic 4-speed automatic transmission

L and LE trims now have the instrument cluster from higher-end SE trim

Toyota offers free maintenance till 25,000 miles

Rear row is practically useless and extremely cramped

Specs & Features

$16,760

price

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

torque

4-Speed Automatic

transmission

1.5L 4cyl FWD 4A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is a subcompact hatchback offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $15,635. For that price, it mainly competes with the Ford Fiesta Hatchback, the Nissan Versa Note, and the Honda Fit. Between 3 trims, the Yaris Hatchback offers a single powertrain. It is a 1.5L inline-4 engine making 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 5-speed manual transmission and 4-speed automatic transmission. The Yaris Hatchback reaches 60 mph from zero in 10.1 seconds with the automatic transmission, which gets pumped up to 9.9 seconds with the manual. Depending on the powertrain, the Yaris Hatchback can manage a combined fuel economy between 32 and 33 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 8 striking colors the Yaris Hatchback comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Toyota Yaris Hatchback is an affordable option in the segment. It is offered in three trims and the mid-level LE trim with a superior feature set and alloy wheels would be the recommended choice. 

Trims

    L
    $15,635 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Remote anti-theft alarm system
    LE
    $17,285 onwards
    • Engine: 1.5L 4cyl FWD 4A
    • Horsepower: 106 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec
    • Top Speed: 108 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 32 mpg
    SE
    $18,260 onwards
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Premium cloth Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$15,635- $19,060

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

6.21

Horsepower

106 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

103 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

Capacity

5

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$16,190- $21,520

Gasoline

6.41

130 hp @ 6600 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

5

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$20,220- $32,090

Gasoline

7.03

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

4

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2018 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.9 sec17 sec-
    7.2 sec15.6 sec-
    8.2 sec16.4 sec118 mph

    2018 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      30 mpg36 mpg33 mpg11.1 gal.333/399.6 mi.
      29 mpg36 mpg31 mpg10.6 gal.307.4/381.6 mi.
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg14.5 gal.377/478.5 mi.

      2018 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        155.5 in.66.7 in.59.4 in.5.5 in.98.8 in.

        2018 Hyundai Elantra GT

        Ranked #1

        170.9 in.70.7 in.57.7 in.5.9 in.104.3 in.

        2018 Toyota Corolla IM

        Ranked #2

        170.5 in.69.3 in.55.3 in.5.5 in.102.4 in.
        168.8 in.71.9 in.58 in.5.7 in.100 in.
        161.4 in.67 in.60 in.4.4 in.99.6 in.

        2018 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.16 cu.ft.
          16.6 cu.ft.95.7 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.
          15.4 cu.ft.81.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.

          2018 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            16 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.
            29.9 cu.ft.15.4 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.
            52.7 cu.ft.16.6 cu.ft.52.7 cu.ft.

            2018 Toyota Yaris vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              845 lbs.2315 lbs.
              761 lbs.3219 lbs.
              915 lbs.2522 lbs.

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