The automotive market is filled with options, which can make shopping for a new vehicle quite difficult. Prospective new car buyers will need to decide what type of vehicle they’re looking for before they go shopping. There are many factors that go into the ideal vehicle such as efficiency, space, safety and price. Our team here at Cox Toyota understands that every driver has different expectations for their ideal vehicle, so we’re here to provide research information for the entire Toyota lineup.
This time we’re focusing on the affordable, efficient and versatile Toyota Yaris. This hatchback is available with either three or five doors, but we’re focusing on the five door model this time. We’re compare the 2016 Toyota Yaris L to the 2016 Nissan Versa Note S Plus to give drivers a better idea of how these two compare.
2016 Toyota Yaris L 5-door | VS | 2016 Nissan Versa Note S Plus |
1.5-liter I-4 | Engine | 1.6-liter I-4 |
Four-speed automatic | Transmission | Variable automatic |
Standard | Power Windows | Not available |
Standard | Front Knee Airbags | Not available |
The 2016 Toyota Yaris and the 2016 Nissan Versa Note have a lot in common across the board. To start, there are a lot of similarities for the performance aspect of these vehicles. They’re equipped with similar size engines and offer comparable fuel economies. One main difference is that the Yaris is set with a four-speed automatic transmission and the Versa Note has a variable automatic transmission. Both are set standard with front-wheel drive as well.
When it comes to safety, it’s clear that both of these vehicles were designed with protection in mind. The Yaris and the Versa Note come standard with brake assist systems, child safety door locks, electronic traction control and low tire pressure indicators. The Yaris does come out on top with standard front knee airbags, which are not available on the Versa Note. In addition to this, the Yaris also comes with an outside temperature gauge, power door locks and windows, rear headrests and adjustable seat height for front seat passengers. These standard features are not available on the Nissan Versa Note S Plus model.
Those interested in learning more about the 2016 Toyota Yaris are encouraged to contact us here at Cox Toyota for more information. Drivers can get behind the wheel of this fun-to-drive hatchback by scheduling a test drive online today.