Pick your 2019 Toyota Yaris carefully: The sedan’s fun, but the hatchback is a throwback in all the wrong ways.
Pros Zippy sedan Standard active safety tech Decent fuel economy More spacious than they look
Cons Dour hatchback No Apple/Android compatibility Dumpy infotainment systems Light on power
The 2019 Toyota Yaris is a great choice if you're looking for a subcompact sedan that's good to drive and comes well-equipped at a reasonable price.Last year's Yaris iA has been renamed to just Yaris.Sedan body style only.New front and rear styling treatments.Three trim levels are now available: L, LE and XLE.
Pros Lots of appealing standard features at a reasonable price Attractive interior fitted with upscale materials High fuel economy
Cons Acceleration is slow even for the subcompact segment Taller drivers might have a hard time getting comfortable
The 2019 Toyota Yaris ranked #4 in Subcompact Cars. Currently the Toyota Yaris has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 43 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Quality interior with plenty of standard features Excellent fuel economy with the sedan Nimble handling from the sedan
Cons Feeble acceleration Poor transmissions performance with the hatchback
The 2019 Mazda 3 keeps the zoom, but all-wheel-drive practicality and a vastly upgraded interior make it much more than that.
Pros Handsome sedan profile Improved ride comfort Quiet, well-trimmed cabin Promising interface All-wheel-drive option
Cons Cabin’s space efficiency Worrisome outward visibility (hatchback) Manual transmission’s been sidelined
The 2019 Mazda Mazda3 ranked #1 in Compact Cars. Currently the Mazda Mazda3 has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 18 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Engaging handling and comfortable ride Refined engine and transmission Elegant interior quality Intuitive infotainment system
Cons Mediocre back-seat space
The Mazda 3 is fully redesigned for 2019.Part of the fourth Mazda 3 generation introduced for 2019.
Pros Premium interior materials in the upper trim levels provide a classy vibe The seats are supremely comfortable and supportive Spirited handling Excellent audio quality from both available sound systems
Cons Not much legroom in the back seat New Skyactiv-X engine won't be available at launch
