Toyota Corolla vs. Toyota Yaris

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla and Toyota Yaris contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Yaris.

When we compare the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Toyota Yaris has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla's and the Toyota Yaris's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Yaris is a better car than the Toyota Corolla.

Pricing: A used 2020 Toyota Corolla ranges from $14,720 to $22,994 while a used 2020 Toyota Yaris is priced between $12,804 to $20,726.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value and the Toyota Yaris loses 24.2 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Yaris retains 2.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Toyota Corolla.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Toyota Corolla is 9.1 out of 10 while the Toyota Yaris' quality rating is 9.2 out of 10. This results in the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Toyota Yaris being ranked 3 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Toyota Corolla is 8.5 out of 10. For the Toyota Yaris the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Toyota Yaris.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Toyota Yaris base engine makes 106 horsepower. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. The Yaris is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles.This gives the Toyota Yaris the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Toyota Corolla the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Toyota Yaris, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Toyota Corolla and the Toyota Yaris have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.