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Technical specifications of a Toyota Yaris

Subcompact cars are sold by nearly every major automaker, and Toyota is no exception. Its three- and five-door Yaris hatchback is priced at $14,370 and competes in a segment that includes the Ford Fiesta, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Volkswagen Golf, Chevrolet Sonic, Nissan Versa, Mazda Mazda2 and Honda Fit. This front-wheel drive model seats five and is sold in L, LE, and SE trim levels.

Performance

Every Toyota Yaris is powered by a 1.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine. This 16-valve twin overhead cam engine uses variable valve timing and fuel injection. The Yaris is rated at 106 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 103 pound-feet of torque at 4,200 rpm.

The Yaris is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. An electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is also available.

Dimensions

This vehicle is based on a 98.8-inch wheelbase and is 153.5 inches long. The Yaris measures 66.7 inches wide and 59.4 inches tall and has a ground clearance of 5.5 inches. Its curb weight starts at 2,295 pounds.

Passenger volume measures 84.4 cubic feet. In the front, headroom is 39.3 inches, shoulder room is 52.5 inches, hip room is 50 inches, and legroom is 40.6 inches. In the back seat, passengers have 37.6 inches of headroom, 51.8 inches of shoulder room, 49.8 inches of hip room and 33.3 inches of legroom.

Cargo volume measures 15.3 cubic feet behind the second-row seat. Fold that seat down and this vehicle offers 25.7 cubic feet of storage capacity.

fuel economy

When equipped with a manual transmission, the Yaris gets 30 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. With an automatic transmission, this vehicle is rated at 30 mpg in the city and 36 mpg on the highway.

The Yaris runs on regular grade gasoline. This model features an 11.1-gallon fuel tank, offering a maximum driving range of approximately 410 miles or enough fuel to get you from San Antonio to Houston and back on one tank of fuel.

Suspension

This model has an independent MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension. A front stabilizer bar is included. Sports models are equipped with a sports suspension.

The Yaris is equipped with electric power steering with an assisted rack and pinion system. Sport models have a sport calibrated system to improve handling.

Tires and Wheels

The Yaris has 15-inch steel wheels and P175/65R15 88H all-season tires. 16-inch alloy wheels with P195/50R16 88V tires are also available.

Security features

The 2013 Toyota Yaris comes equipped with Toyota’s flagship security system. This system includes vehicle stability control, traction control, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution and stop start technology. Nine airbags are standard, including a driver’s knee airbag.

The hatchback model has received “top safety pick” honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Tests conducted included moderate frontal overlap, side impact, roof strength, and rear crash protection. The Yaris sedan fell short in this effort with a rating of “fair” in its roof test and “marginal” in its rear impact tests.

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