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2008 Toyota Yaris Sedan
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,293
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 11.1
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 32.6
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.03 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 7.87 in. power-assisted drums
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valve/cyl.; VVT-i
Displacement: 1,496
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 75.0 x 84.7
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 106 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 103 at 4,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 29
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 35 - 36 (MT)
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.55, 1.90, 1.31, 0.97, 0.82
Final Drive: 3.72
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.85, 1.55, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.24
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 169.3
Width [in.]: 66.5
Height [in.]: 56.7
Wheelbase [in.]: 100.4
Front Track [in.]: 57.9
Rear Track [in.]: 57.5
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 87.1
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.8
Rear Headroom [in.]: 36.7
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 42.2
Rear Legroom [in.]: 35.6
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 51.6
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 50.2
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 49.8
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 50.1
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 12.9
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 175/65 R14 all-season tires
  • 2 manual remote, folding door mirrors
  • 4 doors
  • 4 speakers
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6-way manual driver bucket seat
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Aluminum-look interior accents
  • Body-color bumpers, door handles, and mirror
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Cargo area concealed storage
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center console with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Glove box
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear fixed bench seats
  • Remote trunk release
  • Storage: front doors, front seat-backs, and dashboard
  • Sun visor vanity mirror on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Window grid diversity antenna
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 36 / 36,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 60 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side:
Passenger's side:
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash