The Difference Between the Yaris and the Yaris iA

The year 2017 ushers in a new era for Toyota’s cute, attractive, yet efficient Yaris compact. It gets a little brother. This year, the Yaris iA makes its way to showrooms as a leftover from the now defunct Scion lineup, but don’t let that fool you. With stellar standard features, the Yaris iA is every bit as impressive as its older sibling. If you were wondering what the differences are, just read on.

The Body

The main difference between the Yaris and Yaris iA is the body style. Both are compact, yet the Yaris comes solely as a hatchback, and the Yaris iA as a four-door sedan. However, the amount of space is negligible. The Yaris iA offers 13.5 cubic feet of trunk space, while the Yaris has a bit more with 15.6 cubic feet. Both can fit up to five passengers, so there’s no distinct difference outside of aesthetics.

Fuel Economy

Whether you buy the Yaris or Yaris iA, you’re guaranteed to get exceptional fuel economy. Under the hood, both carry a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, but the Yaris has a four-speed automatic transmission while the Yaris iA sports a six-speed automatic. With the Yaris’ powertrain, expect to get 36 miles per gallon mpg on the highway and 30 mpg in the city. The Yaris iA boasts an even more impressive mileage with a total of 40 mpg on the highway and 32 mpg in the city. Regardless of which you choose, you’ll have some of the best efficiency available.

When it comes down to selecting one or the other, there’s no way to go wrong. Both have awesome features, so chances are it’ll probably come down to your style and taste in appearance.

 

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