If its going to be your one and only car, I'd take the Altis. Its bigger, which should have a more relaxing ride. But if you already have a 1.6 liter or bigger car, I'd take the smaller, easier to park, and more economical Vios as a 2nd car.
Depends on what you're after. Altis is bigger but not that much. Fuel economy isn't that good and engine performance is sluggish for the 1.6 J or G.
The Vios is a very responsive car, performance wise. Quite small but the Altis isn't much bigger. Lengthwise, the Vios is about 90% the length of the Altis. but the vios is only about 80% of the width of the Altis.
Porma isn't really an issue as both look good at stock and are easy to dress up. However, both cars are so common. Never get a silver vios as there are so many of them on the road.
Go for a brand new Vios! Iba siempre kapag brand new ang drive mo! Pareho naman Toyota! Feeling ko, malapit na mag palit ng model ang Corolla, lumabas na ang 2005 Corolla sa ibang bansa.
IMHO
kung binata, medyo slim Vios, pero i've driven it (am 5'10" w/ beerbelly) its ok, fun to drive, ang sarap sa singitan. Ayaw mo nun masikip sa front, you gotta rub the arms of your chick :D pero di naman gaano, you gonna get used to it.
Mas madali pa pormahan
kung may pamilya or plan to be w/ your lola or lolo often, get the Altis, be sure na fresh and walang tama.
boss naman, Altis na hanap ka na lang ng slightly used,
dami dyan, mga reposes ng bank, para ka na rin naka bago. Im sure pag nakakita ka ng naka Altis at naka set up pa , maglalaway ka at magsisisi. May TAXI ng VIOS no wah