XD vs yaris hatch

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

My wife wants a yaris hatch, I want an XD.
It seems like for the money the XD has alot more to offer than the yaris.
Anyones opinons?
thanks

lostxD · Joined: 15 Aug 2008 Posts: 95

looks way better then the old yaris

if you cant live w/ the tachometer in the center go with the scion xD :eyebrow:

cigardave · Joined: 29 Jul 2008 Posts: 47 Location: san antonio tx

lots more. to me the only real competitor to the xd is the honda fit. the rest dont even come close. The yaris is one of the cheapest feeling cars I have ever seen from Toyota. It feels more like a tin can than a car.

xDevious · Joined: 25 Dec 2007 Posts: 880 Location: lansdale, PA

(ok so i didn't know yaris was making a 4 door hatch???i agree with lostxd, i like this one a lot better than the old one! )

personally, i like the look of the xD better. when i bought mine, they only had the two door yaris and the sedan version, so i wanted a 4 door car with more cargo room...i'm not sure about the new specs though.

lol so i'm basically no help, sorry!

sodo_moj0 · Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 114 Location: Buffalo, NY

If you price out the Yaris S 4-door liftback with options (cruise, ipod connector, power everything), it comes out to almost exactly $15,300. These two cars are in the same class at the same price point made by the same manufacturer. The main difference is that the Yaris has a smaller engine and is rated about 3 mpgs better. A lot of it comes down to look, tastes, preferences, etc. All I can advise is to go drive them.

oboogie · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 180

I drove the Yaris, and it is so underpowered. I'd go for the xD, for sure, but you guys should drive them both and see for yourself.

Zefoxe · Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 523

Yaris is strictly economical
Better mpg and not apart of a pure pricing plan which means you can haggle for a better deal.
xD is more family oriented
More standard safety features. Easier to buy if you don't like negotiating

Daytona955i · Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 17 Location: Boise, Id.

I test drove both the Yaris and the Xd. The XD wins hands down in power, looks, fit/finish, and interior design and comfort. The Yaris wins on MPG, thats about it. I can almost guarentee there is no yaris "fan club" or aftermarket sceene, like there is for the scions.. The Xd might have better resale value as well, but that will remain to be seen.

woof · Joined: 20 Dec 2003 Posts: 152

Keep in mind that the 2-door Yaris and the xD share the SAME chassis. That's right: wheelbase, width, running gear except for engine size. The xD feels claustrophobic compared to the Yaris. The Yaris will move forward with a 5-speed (I have one) but it's 2" taller than the 4-door Yaris and taller than the xD (body sway). The back doors on either car are wasted except for children.

Sure, the xD has the equipment and would be worth it for that alone. Yaris' price escalate wildly with a few options.

I prefer the looks of the Yaris, obviously, and was greatly disappointed it wasn't given the 1.8L and that the xD is so blooming ugly.

Zefoxe · Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 523

except for children? lol both of my 6 foot friends fit in the back comfortably

Zefoxe · Joined: 29 Mar 2008 Posts: 523

Daytona955i wrote: I can almost guarentee there is no yaris "fan club" or aftermarket sceene, like there is for the scions.. The Xd might have better resale value as well, but that will remain to be seen.

lol i would take that guarantee back. last car show i was at, the yaris' outnumbered xDs and xAs combined. And the Yaris is the only reason we even have several of our aftermarket parts (quickshifter, springs, etc) check out yarisworld.com too

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

thanks everyone, we optioned out a yaris with all the saftey fetures and power stuff (except cruise control because you cant get it on the 2 door hatch) and it is going to be the same price as the XD. I still perfer the XD but my wife really likes the yaris. We drove both and the yaris did not seem to drive like a little toy car at all. It did have alot more road noise than the XD and the engine sounded like crap but overall it seemed like a very respectable car. As far as power I nailed both cars and I honestly couldnt tell a differance in power. Im guessing the 2 door hatch is a little lighter than the XD?
Anyways thanks for your help

DeathMachine · Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 37 Location: Jacksonville, FL

Daytona955i wrote: I test drove both the Yaris and the Xd. The XD wins hands down in power, looks, fit/finish, and interior design and comfort. The Yaris wins on MPG, thats about it. I can almost guarentee there is no yaris "fan club" or aftermarket sceene, like there is for the scions.. The Xd might have better resale value as well, but that will remain to be seen.

Just want you to know... There is a larger aftermarket development for the Yaris than there is for the xD... Not only that, but the Yaris "fan-club" scene is a lot larger than for the xD...

Really, its the EXACT same car... Same chassis, same suspension, same building materials just put together differently for different tastes. Yaris for the hypermiler/eco scene, xD for the younger, hipper crowd. Except the fact that the xD sales are largely to retired americans or families looking for a smaller fuel-efficient car. (thats why we have no aftermarket)

xravexboix · Posted: 8/23/08 6:07AM Post subject:

Yaris is a bit scarce right now (at least in my area). Many people are picking it up as a secondary vehicle to commute with while their 12mpg truck sits at home, lol. It's very unlikely Yaris prices are negotiable at the moment. I would think you'll save a few bucks on the haggle, but it won't budge much. The xD will likely be the better deal.

I'd recommend test driving both and then haggling the Yaris and see how it compares with the xD. At that point, it'll be very easy to make a decision, maybe.

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

they said the yaris and prius are no haggle

xravexboix · Posted: 8/23/08 6:36AM Post subject:

jbanderson wrote: they said the yaris and prius are no haggle

No brainer on the xD then. At sticker price, it wins. Convincing the wife is the hard part :P

oboogie · Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 180

woof wrote: Keep in mind that the 2-door Yaris and the xD share the SAME chassis. That's right: wheelbase, width, running gear except for engine size. The xD feels claustrophobic compared to the Yaris. The Yaris will move forward with a 5-speed (I have one) but it's 2" taller than the 4-door Yaris and taller than the xD (body sway). The back doors on either car are wasted except for children.

Sure, the xD has the equipment and would be worth it for that alone. Yaris' price escalate wildly with a few options.

I prefer the looks of the Yaris, obviously, and was greatly disappointed it wasn't given the 1.8L and that the xD is so blooming ugly.

You calling the xD ugly is hilarious. The Yaris is one of the ugliest and dorkiest cars I've ever seen! Hahhhh.

The Yaris looks like a peanut on wheels, feels tiny and claustrophobic, drives like a little wind-up toy, and feels cheap to the extreme. Time to get the eyes checked there, pal.

Also? My Dad, who is over 6 feet tall, fits comfortably into the back seat of my xD. Good try, but no dice.

jbanderson · Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 72 Location: jackson, TN

yea convincing her is not gonan happen, oh well. I guess I can get a vette then!! lol

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 87 Location: ROCKLAND COUNTY NY

Daytona955i wrote: I can almost guarentee there is no yaris "fan club" or aftermarket sceene, like there is for the scions.. . you might want to check my garage before you go bashing the yaris and its aftermarket support. more so seeing as its suspension componets are compatable with your xd.......

xravexboix · Posted: 8/23/08 10:17AM Post subject:

Try using this to convince her...

LOL.