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

[tk1971]

Had my 08 Yaris base with MT for 30,000 miles. 90% freeway, I got a total calculated average of 40.9 MPG over those 30k miles. I try to go between 60-65 mph with the occasional 70-75 mph, depending on the situation, but I'd say 90% of my freeway miles were in the 60-65mph range.

After my wife got her C, I couldn't resist but to take it to the outlet (a few blocks from my office). Even loaded up with the family, and going a little faster than I would if I was commuting, I got around 47.5 mpg for the round trip.

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.

[edmscan]

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.

[Thirty-Nine]

Originally Posted by edmscan

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.

I thought the Pruis c was quiet under about 40 MPH. Above that I was appalled with the amount of wind noise on the Prius c I reviewed, most of which seemed to come from around the side mirror areas.

In my opinion, the Prius c is great around town, but was way down on power when passing at highway speeds. I didn't think it was terrible, but it's not the way I would spend my $23k (which was how much my test model was). Just my two cents.

And for me, the break-even point on a $23K Prius c compared to a Yaris (also equipped with a non-manual trans) was about 7.5 years.

- Andy