Toyota Yaris Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2020 Toyota Yaris as a Compact Cars / Subcompact Cars, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2020):
The Toyota Yaris is classified by the EPA as a Compact Cars.
Toyota Yaris Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2020 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2019 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2018 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2018 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 2017 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2017 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Subcompact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 34 |
| 2016 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2016 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2015 | Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2015 | Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L | Compact Cars | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Toyota Yaris Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Toyota Yaris?
The EPA classifies the Toyota Yaris as a Compact Cars / Subcompact Cars. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Toyota Yaris considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Compact Cars, Subcompact Cars), the Toyota Yaris is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.