Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai Getz

Overview

The Toyota Yaris has gone to great lengths to advertise their vehicle and it is a great small vehicle. The downside to it is that if you're looking for a vehicle that can tote around a large amount of people, this is definitely not the car for you.

Is the Hyundai Getz worth purchasing though? Personally, I would never be seen purchasing this car. Not only does it lack an attractive appearance, but also lacks innovative features. For everyday driving of course, there is nothing wrong with this vehicle if you have the intention of keeping it in the city. But it is definitely not for the curvy and bendy roads out in the country.

The Toyota Yaris definitely beats out the Hyundai Getz in almost all areas.

Details

The Toyota Yaris has gone to great lengths to advertise their vehicle. They are boldly standing by the fact that this car has clever thinking and tons of features. When you first enter the vehicle will most likely be surprised at the amount of space that there actually is. As you sit in the car you can see clearly out of it without any obstructions in view. From a driver's perspective this is definitely a good thing.

If you look at the stats of the engine it certainly doesn't appear to be anything spectacular. The engine is a 1.5 L four-cylinder that produces around 80 kW at 6000 RPMs and about 141nM of torque at 4200 RPMs. For every day use though, this engine definitely does the job. The car being discussed is fitted with a four speed automatic transmission. Although this may not be the preference of many, it actually fits the car quite well. It managed to stay in the correct gear at all times with no problem. With the ability to go from zero to one hundred kilometers in about 10.2 seconds, this car was definitely starting to impress me. Although 10.2 seconds is not a record time, this is very reasonable for a car of this size.

Once you're ready to drive the vehicle be sure to only lightly press down on the acceleration as it is very sensitive. Since the acceleration is so touchy, it may take a little bit of time to get used to before mastering. Even the slightest amount of pressure can send this vehicle flying to great speeds. I would deftly recommend getting used this before taking it out on the highways.

There is one thing you can be sure of when driving the Toyota Yaris, and that is you will absolutely never run out of any storage spaces. Seriously, they can be found almost everywhere in the vehicle. In fact, there are a total of 25 storage spaces that can be found throughout the vehicle. You can easily fit up to four normal sized adults without any problems, but if you try to put fit any more than that you will find that it will get fairly tight, pretty quick. So if you're looking for a vehicle that can tote around a large amount of people, this is definitely not the car for you.

As far as the sound system goes in this vehicle, you should be very pleased. The CD player plays normal CDs, but is also MP3 compatible. The sound clearly comes blasting out of four different speakers, providing you with a pleasurable music experience. One of my favorite features is that the steering wheel as button controls for the radio. But these controls you can adjust the song selection and radio station without even taking your hands off the wheel.

At first, he may find it quite difficult to read the center set speedometer. However, with a bit of practice will get used to this and may even actually learn to enjoy it. You will find the digital tackle major speedometer located in the console within your peripheral vision at all times. You can easily glance over to see them without taking your eyes off the road for dangerous amount of time. This is definitely good since you are able to keep an eye on your speeds.

If you are big on safety you can add additional safety pack for an additional $750. This option adds seven airbags to the vehicle bringing it up to a five star safety rating. Personally, I think at this option is more than worth it. Even though the Toyota Yaris comes equipped with driver and passenger air bags, every extra safety feature is definitely welcomed.

The trunk of the Toyota Yaris is actually quite a sad sight. It is insanely small and doesn't provide sufficient room to store anything that you would normally put in your trunk. In comparison to the Hyundai Getz, you might as well not even have a trunk. The only plus side to this trunk is that it comes equipped with a hidden spare tire, which doesn't really make for the size of it.

In conclusion, the new Toyota Yaris is a great smaller vehicle. It has decent features, a great engine, and is quite enjoyable to drive. The only major downfall I found with this vehicle is the lack of trunk space. Other than that, one of the flaws may be in the price for what you get. The design definitely appeals to the younger generation more than it does to the older generations, and would make a great first car experience to have.

Now it's time to discuss the Hyundai Getz. Before doing my research on this vehicle I had very low expectations of it. Since it was acting as a replacement for the Hyundai Excel, which was as hideous as a car could possibly get, I wasn't expecting it to be anything really special. Once inside the vehicle though, I was shocked at the large size of the interior proportions. With the two door model, there really isn't enough room for the people in the back seat. Not only are they crammed in the car behind the passenger and driver, but the windows in the back don't even roll down. This gives passengers in the back absolutely no freedom and can make them feel a bit trapped. If you're claustrophobic, then you better make sure you are sitting in the front. At the same time though, while in the front seat you find yourself reaching your extremely far back just to reach your seatbelt.

The engine in the Hyundai Getz is a 1.6 L engine that produces a mere 78 kW of power. The numbers may seem small, but worked wonders for this car and feels a lot speedier. Another plus about having a smaller engine is fuel consumption. The Hyundai Getz uses approximately 6.2 L of fuel per 100 km traveled, which certainly isn't bad.

When you're out on the road the car certainly doesn't feel as large as it may seem from the inside, which in this case is a good thing. What I like most about the size is that you can finally feel that go kart style of driving that you may remember from older small cars. For some reason, most modern cars do not give you this kind of satisfaction. You are able to zoom through the streets and traffic with ease, great visibility, and complete control.

Is the Hyundai Getz worth purchasing though? Personally, I would never be seen purchasing this car. Not only does it lack an attractive appearance, but also lacks innovative features as well. For everyday driving of course, there is nothing wrong with this vehicle if you have the intention of keeping it in the city. If you're often out in the country and on winding roads in your best bet would be to stay away from this car.

In conclusion, the Toyota Yaris definitely beats out the Hyundai Getz. Both vehicles at the end of the day are not terrible ones to own. The Yaris just appears to have been built with a better quality in mind. It also has a much better looking exterior appearance. If you want a cheaper car that will take you from point A to point B with no problem, then you can go the Hyundai Getz. However, for just a little bit more money you could get a much better quality and stylish car if you go with the Toyota Yaris.