B-Segment Comparison Vios vs Yaris vs City vs Jazz vs Swift

**ronallandottk** · December 18th, 2009 09:07 AM

Toyota Vios 1.5S M/T 770K
Toyota Yaris 1.5 M/T 730K
Honda Jazz 1.5 A/T 838K
Honda City 1.5E A/T 811K
Suzuki Swift 1.5 M/T 725K

If you had to choose among one of these, which would it be? All are B-segment/supermini cars with 1.5 engines, dual airbags/ABS and manual gearboxes when available. All have MacPherson struts up front and torsion beams in the rear. Mitsubishi and Nissan have nothing in this segment, Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio doesn't offer airbags/ABS in any of their variants. The Aveo sedan only has a 1 and half stars Euro NCAP (crash) rating and is only available with a 1.4 engine, and the 1.5 Aveo hatchback is woefully underpowered (83 hp).

Toyota Vios S has full bodykit and upsized wheels, 107 hp with 5 spd M/T, a good driver's car, but is almost 3 years old, and center instrument panel IMHO, kinda dorky. Zero points on exclusivity, nowadays almost everyone, including the Police, and most taxi firms own Vioses. At least you'll never have problems with spare parts and reliability.

Toyota Yaris a lot cheaper, same engine and transmission as above, but also the same age and dorky center instrument panel. Less space than a Jazz, and rear brakes are drums. Somewhat rare, so some exclusivity.

Honda Jazz, excellent in almost everything, though 1.5 version doesn't have M/T. 120 HP i-VTEC, the most powerful (along with City). Fresh design (early 2009). 5-spd A/T with paddle shifters. The most expensive, 100k more than Swift or Yaris. No side guards (minor quibble). Nice-looking exterior. Trip computer.

Honda City, same as Jazz, though Jazz interior IMHO looks better. No M/T for 1.5 variant, no side guards (minor quibble). Second most expensive. Fresh design. Nice-looking exterior. Trip computer.

Suzuki Swift, good 110 HP engine mated to 5 spd M/T. Nice exterior styling (mini-like if you squint hard enough), though dash with integrated audio not that good-looking. Not that common so some sense of exclusivity, the cheapest. The only one with a proper temperature gauge and not an idiot light. The least amount of space among hatchbacks. Rear drum brakes. Questionable after-sales support. Relatively obscure Suzuki brand.

Opinions please.

Price (buying and maintenance), reliability, fun to drive and after-sales support are main concerns. Secondary concerns are fuel economy, interior space, appearance, and resale value.

Is there anything else in this price range (or lower) worth considering?

Thanks gurus.

**basti08** · December 18th, 2009 10:13 AM

I dont think exclusivity counts even for the rarest Yaris or Swift.

Its hard to find an exclusive car in that kind of price range.

If you want exclusivity buy, say a Volvo C30 or Audi A3 or better yet a Chana Benni ;)

**ronallandottk** · December 18th, 2009 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by basti08

I dont think exclusivity counts even for the rarest Yaris or Swift.

Its hard to find an exclusive car in that kind of price range.

If you want exclusivity buy, say a Volvo C30 or Audi A3 or better yet a Chana Benni ;)

"Relative" exclusivity only.

**suysuy** · December 18th, 2009 11:52 AM

ill choose city or jazz.

**sm2by** · December 18th, 2009 12:52 PM

Vios 1.5S M/T its pretty fast seller and you could get it fast with discounts and freebies try Toyota Bicutan since they offer very big incentives when you purchase the vios since its made here in the Philippines... Can't go wrong with spare parts too...

The Jazz is nice but Thailand import units have a long waiting list and limited availability..
The City is good but interior space is tight compared to the Vios...

**tsupermario** · December 18th, 2009 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by ronallandottk

Price (buying and maintenance), reliability, fun to drive and after-sales support are main concerns. Secondary concerns are fuel economy, interior space, appearance, and resale value.

ihmo yaris because its light and nimble. very close second is the jazz.

**Lanchong** · December 18th, 2009 01:32 PM

I'll go for the City. Astig ang porma nya, Maganda rin interior. Binenta ko Vios ko for the City so far no regrets. Kung Jazz, Swift and Yaris, sa Jazz na ako.

**renzo_d10** · December 18th, 2009 01:35 PM

1. Honda City 1.5E
2. Honda Jazz 1.5V
3. Toyota Yaris 1.5.
4. Toyota Vios 1.5S
5. Suzuki Swift 1.5

- according to preference. And uh, if you want add a lil' more to get a Civic 1.8V ( 850k M/T )

- The jazz and the swift is the most fun to drive among the choices. after-sales would go to honda and toyota. maintenance ... hmm ... the honda is a lot expensive than of the tyt's

- The yaris haven't changed really. Just the exterior and you wouldn't see it if you don't really look closer.

- The swift is old but fast ( not as fast what others claim to be - 6 secs from 0-100km/h. WTF. :hysterical: )

- The Vios S is great. Full of options but the 17" rims I think is too big. Dunno if the ride gets bumpy tho'.

**4agze** · December 18th, 2009 02:53 PM

all your pick looks like the BestMotoring battle of the micro muscle, you should watch this colt (i dont think its sold in Phil.) vs jazz vs swift vs yaris. its fun to watch even thou you know they are not that powerful...

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpX_S1VY_WE"]YouTube- HOt Hatch Battle[/ame]

**tidus1203** · December 18th, 2009 03:13 PM

I pick the Yaris in this category same as a Vios in functionality without the taxi/police feeling. Very spacious for passengers but lacking in cargo department. And very very generous in discounts so you could even get one below P700K for a 1.5L manual... The Honda's are nice, but IMO no longer good value for money as some class C cars are already cheaper than those class B's...