Yaris vs its rivals
The Toyota Yaris is the economy superstar of the hatchback class. Priced at £24,900 — just £214 below the £25,114 segment average — it looks unremarkable on purchase price. Then you check the fuel figure: 68.0 mpg, demolishing the 53.9 mpg average and the best of any petrol or hybrid car in this comparison. That means annual fuel costs of only £776 at 8,000 miles. Its hybrid drivetrain produces around 116 PS, below the 130 PS average, but 9.7 seconds to 62 mph is perfectly adequate. Five-year true cost of £25,762 (£429 a month) is excellent. The Yaris proves that average pricing plus exceptional efficiency equals outstanding overall value. Few cars make such a convincing case that you do not need to pay more to spend less.
Yaris vs the Hatchback segment average
| Toyota Yaris | Segment average (11 cars) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £24,900 | £25,205 |
| Power | 116 PS | 130 PS |
| Fuel economy | 68.0 mpg | 55.0 mpg |
| Est. 5-year true cost | £25,759 | — |
The Yaris is made for the high-mileage driver and the eco-conscious buyer. The commuter covering big annual miles will save hundreds of pounds a year in fuel versus any petrol rival — at 68.0 mpg, nothing with an engine here comes close. The reliability-obsessed buyer gets Toyota's legendary dependability backed by a strong warranty. The city driver benefits from hybrid smoothness in stop-start traffic. Who might hesitate? The enthusiast: 116 PS is modest, and the Yaris prioritises efficiency over excitement. The badge-conscious buyer may prefer a Golf. Verdict: if your priority is spending as little as possible on fuel while paying an average purchase price, the Yaris is unbeatable in this group — a masterclass in real-world economy. Few rivals reward the fuel-conscious driver so generously for such an ordinary purchase price.