Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris iA
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Toyota Yaris iA
Overview
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | S | Base |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2019 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $14,260 (best) | $15,950 |
| Lowest listing price | $6,980 (best) | $12,386 |
| Median listing price | $7,423 (best) | $12,386 |
| Highest listing price | $8,900 (best) | $12,386 |
| For sale now | 4 (best) | 1 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 30 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 27 MPG | 30 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 35 MPG | 39 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 12.4 gal (best) | 11.6 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 120 hp (best) | 106 hp |
| Torque | 112 lb-ft (best) | 103 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 1.6 L (best) | 1.5 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Cargo volume | 12.8 cu ft | 13.5 cu ft (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,578 lbs | 2,385 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 98 in | 101.2 in (best) |
| Length | 173.5 in (best) | 171.7 in |
| Width | 67.8 in (best) | 66.7 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 58.5 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Ford FiestaS | Toyota Yaris iABase |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | 3 | None reported (best) |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Ford Fiesta | Toyota Yaris iA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | S $14,260 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Base $15,950 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | S Fleet $14,560 MSRP | Base $17,050 MSRP |
| 3 | SE $15,490 MSRP | — |
| 4 | SE $15,790 MSRP | — |
| 5 | ST Line $17,625 MSRP | — |
| 6 | ST $21,340 MSRP | — |
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Ford Fiesta vs Toyota Yaris iA FAQ
- Which is better: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 Toyota Yaris iA on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
- Which costs less: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- Based on starting MSRP, the 2019 Ford Fiesta starts lower at $14,260. Live Ford Fiesta listings start at $6,980. Live Toyota Yaris iA listings start at $12,386.
- Which has better startingMsrp: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (14,260).
- Which has better combinedMpg: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- The 2018 Toyota Yaris iA leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
- Which has better horsepower: 2019 Ford Fiesta or 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- The 2019 Ford Fiesta leads on horsepower in this comparison (197).
- How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2019 Ford Fiesta vs 2018 Toyota Yaris iA?
- NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Ford Fiesta (4/5 NHTSA overall); Toyota Yaris iA (5/5 NHTSA overall).