Comparison Test: 2012 Toyota Yaris Vs. 2012 Toyota Prius c

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Originally Posted by tk1971

At around 47 mpg, it doubled the MPG of the wife's former car, so I'd say we're going to enjoy the C.

Contrary to what some people here at YW will tell you (yes there is some bias here, likewise on sites like PriusChat there is a Pro Prius bias. So just depends if you believe what you read.) .. the Prius C is actually a fun car and it is quite nice. I challenge everyone here to take one for a test drive to see what you think.

I drove in one just this past Saturday and I am always just amazed how quiet the Prius C is. Sure it is more money than the Yaris (to me this isn't a huge issue as most new cars are more than a Yaris) .. but it is still a Toyota so it has some wonderful technology that makes it a pretty cool car.

I am certain that your wife likes / loves her new car .. and I would have to say that if money was no object I would probably buy a Prius C myself (the main reason is that I feel that I could get much better gas mileage out of a Prius .. and yes at this point it is just a fun gas mileage game) But seeing as how I haven't won the lottery yet .. I will just have to love my Yaris.

I have only had a Yaris for 4 months now, but I have to say that the looks and the overall car really have got me impressed. I just am a little scared about how well the Yaris will perform in the cold of winter coming up. Probably no worse than my Honda Accord I had previously. Only time will tell.