2020 Toyota Yaris
The 2020 Toyota Yaris is a sedan. It has a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 106 hp (79 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 10.5 seconds and top speed is 106 mph (171 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2020 TOYOTA YARIS
The 2020 Toyota Yaris saloon is a subcompact car with an unusual background: it was engineered and built by Mazda in Mexico, based on the Mazda2. It uses a 1.5-litre four-cylinder producing 106 hp, driving the front wheels; this entry covers the six-speed automatic, and a six-speed manual was also offered.
A Mazda in Toyota clothing
This model first appeared in the US as the Scion iA for 2016, became the Toyota Yaris iA for 2017, and was renamed Yaris for 2019. A hatchback version joined for 2020. Because it is essentially a Mazda2, it drives more sharply than most small cars, with responsive steering and a well-finished interior for the class.
What it is like
Fuel economy is excellent, with official highway figures around 40 MPG (about 5.9 L/100km). Performance is modest but adequate in town, and the cabin is small but well equipped, with a touchscreen and low-speed automatic emergency braking. 2020 was the last year Toyota sold the Yaris in the US.
Buying one
The Yaris is generally reliable and inexpensive to run. Check the service history and make sure any recalls have been completed.
Rivals
Competitors included the Nissan Versa, Kia Rio, Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit and Chevrolet Spark.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Toyota | Model | Yaris |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2020 | Version / Trim | Toyota 2020 Yaris |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Icicle, Frost, Graphite, Sapphire, Pulse, Chromium, Stealth |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Mexico |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 1,500 cc |
| Power | 106 hp / 79 kW | Torque | 140 Nm / 103 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 10.5 sec | Top Speed | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 32 mpg city / 40 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,000 kg (2,205 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2020 SEDANS
Compared with other 2020 sedans in our database, its 106 hp is 64% less than the average 2020 sedan (295 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 4.5 seconds slower than average, and it is 40% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | Average 2020 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 106 hp | 295 hp (104 cars) | -64% |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 398 Nm (104 cars) | -65% |
| 0–60 mph | 10.5 s | 6.0 s (98 cars) | +76% |
| Top speed | 106 mph | 139 mph (98 cars) | -24% |
| Kerb weight | 1,000 kg | 1,657 kg (108 cars) | -40% |
| Engine size | 1,500 cc | 2,652 cc (87 cars) | -43% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2020 sedans with similar power to the 2020 Toyota Yaris.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Toyota Yaris | 106 hp | 10.5 s | 1,000 kg |
| 2020 Geely Emgrand EC7 1.5L | 109 hp | 12.0 s | 1,175 kg |
| 2020 Honda Insight | 98 hp | 8.5 s | 1,326 kg |