Fit vs Yaris - Toyota Yaris Forums

El Kapitan · 01-18-2015, 10:19 AM

i currently own a 2007 yaris four door hatchback.

i have previously owned a 2009 fit dx and a 2011 fit lx.

i haven't owned my yaris long enough to make many comments but i'll share my thoughts on the fit(s):

pros:

- functionality. the cargo area is cavernous
- the "magic seats" are more than just a gimmick. they truly are useful.
- fuel economy for me (with auto-tranny) was exactly as predicted by the EPA.
- a nice feel to the suspension and reasonably quiet ride.
- made in japan
- rear seats folded forward perfectly flat (i notice that they don't anymore on the 2015).

cons:

- auto transmission was miserable. always trying to shift at the wrong time and forcing extra fuel consumption by forcing me to depress the throttle to get it geared where i wanted it.

- the fit and finish were not so good. my 2009 was black and even from the dealer was already covered in tiny little micro-scratches from being washed (last time i ever bought a black car). flimsy paint. the driver's side door arm rest is super thin plastic and within a short time of resting my arm on it as i adjusted my position when getting into the car, it was already cracked. i scratched the clear plastic over the the instrument cluster just by very gently wiping dust off of it. within a few thousand kilometers it had developed squeeks and rattles.

- the AC was the weakest i have ever experienced.

- the seats were (for me) incredibly uncomfortable.

- you ride really high in the car. it sometimes felt like people could look in and see my entire upper body. i'm not sure why that bothered me, but it did.

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just so that i don't seem overly negative, i have also driven a standard fit in recent times and it was like a completely different car. much better! also, the versatility of the cargo area and back seats is a very good feature with this car. no other hatches of the time could touch it.

as for my yaris, i can't say much yet but i do find the seats to be more comfortable, although only a little. i know this is debated but i love the centered instrument cluster, i like the standard transmission although i have never compared it to an auto yaris. millions of little storage areas. good thick floor over the spare tire (the fit was that typical thin medite). great turning radius! the downside so far: miniscule cargo area, but i knew it would be bad when i bought the car, but it really does suck.

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01-18-2015, 10:19 AM	#33
El Kapitan Senior Veteran Drives: 2007 5 door hatchback Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 38	i currently own a 2007 yaris four door hatchback. i have previously owned a 2009 fit dx and a 2011 fit lx. i haven't owned my yaris long enough to make many comments but i'll share my thoughts on the fit(s): pros: - functionality. the cargo area is cavernous - the "magic seats" are more than just a gimmick. they truly are useful. - fuel economy for me (with auto-tranny) was exactly as predicted by the EPA. - a nice feel to the suspension and reasonably quiet ride. - made in japan - rear seats folded forward perfectly flat (i notice that they don't anymore on the 2015). cons: - auto transmission was miserable. always trying to shift at the wrong time and forcing extra fuel consumption by forcing me to depress the throttle to get it geared where i wanted it. - the fit and finish were not so good. my 2009 was black and even from the dealer was already covered in tiny little micro-scratches from being washed (last time i ever bought a black car). flimsy paint. the driver's side door arm rest is super thin plastic and within a short time of resting my arm on it as i adjusted my position when getting into the car, it was already cracked. i scratched the clear plastic over the the instrument cluster just by very gently wiping dust off of it. within a few thousand kilometers it had developed squeeks and rattles. - the AC was the weakest i have ever experienced. - the seats were (for me) incredibly uncomfortable. - you ride really high in the car. it sometimes felt like people could look in and see my entire upper body. i'm not sure why that bothered me, but it did. ----------- just so that i don't seem overly negative, i have also driven a standard fit in recent times and it was like a completely different car. much better! also, the versatility of the cargo area and back seats is a very good feature with this car. no other hatches of the time could touch it. as for my yaris, i can't say much yet but i do find the seats to be more comfortable, although only a little. i know this is debated but i love the centered instrument cluster, i like the standard transmission although i have never compared it to an auto yaris. millions of little storage areas. good thick floor over the spare tire (the fit was that typical thin medite). great turning radius! the downside so far: miniscule cargo area, but i knew it would be bad when i bought the car, but it really does suck.