When shopping for a compact hatchback, the boot space can often be a deciding factor. In the case of Toyota Yaris, the boot space has been an intriguing aspect of the car since its inception. Let's dive deep into the cargo capacity journey the Yaris has embarked on, and how it measures up against its rivals.
Starting with the first generation Yaris P1 (1999-2003), it had a decent 205 liters of boot space, which remained the same after its first 2003 facelift. Then came the Yaris XP9 in 2006 which was a great leap forward with a generous 275 liters of boot space, increasing further to 286 liters in the XP13 generation (2011-2020) Toyota Yaris. The good news is that this cargo capacity remains unchanged in the latest (XP21) 2020-and-beyond Yaris, giving you plenty of room for your shopping, luggage, or whatever you need to stow away in the back.
| Generation year | Boot space |
|---|---|
| Yaris, Model year 2011 (XP13) | 286 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2014 (XP13 (1. Facelift)) | 286 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2017 (XP13 (2. Facelift)) | 286 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2020 (Yaris XP21) | 286 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2006 (XP9) | 275 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2009 (XP9 (1. Facelift)) | 275 l |
| Yaris, Model year 1999 (P1) | 205 l |
| Yaris, Model year 2003 (P1 (1. Facelift)) | 205 l |
When comparing the Yaris boot space with other Toyota models, it comfortably beats the Toyota Aygo (130 liters), the Toyota GR Yaris (141 liters), and the Toyota Aygo X (231 liters). However, it falls short against the Toyota GR Supra (290 liters) and the more spacious Toyota Corolla (361 liters).
| Variant name | Boot space |
|---|---|
| Land Cruiser | 742 l |
| Land Cruiser First Edition | 742 l |
| Proace City Electric Verso | 641 l |
| Proace City Verso | 641 l |
| Corolla Touring Sports | 596 l |
| RAV4 | 580 l |
| RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid | 520 l |
| bZ4X | 452 l |
| C-HR | 447 l |
| C-HR+ | 416 l |
| Corolla Cross | 414 l |
| Yaris Cross | 397 l |
| Corolla | 361 l |
| Mirai | 300 l |
| GR Supra | 290 l |
| Yaris | 286 l |
| Prius Plug-In | 284 l |
| Aygo X ) | 231 l |
| GR Yaris | 141 l |
Now, let's take a look at how the Toyota Yaris boot space stacks up against its nearest competitors. While it surpasses the Ford Fiesta (292 liters) and the MINI Cooper (278 liters), it falls behind the likes of the Peugeot 208 (309 liters), Opel Corsa (309 liters), and KIA Rio (325 liters). Furthermore, the VW Polo boasts a sizable 351 liters of boot space, while the Mazda 2 narrowly edges the Yaris with its 280-liter boot. The Toyota Yaris remains a practical hatchback, but when it comes to boot space, it may not be the king of the hill.
| Car model | Boot space |
|---|---|
| Toyota Avensis 1998 | 510 l |
| Saab 9000 1985 | 487 l |
| Nissan Primera 1990 | 470 l |
| Mitsubishi Carisma 1995 | 430 l |
| Nissan Tiida 2008 | 425 l |
| Citroen Xsara 1997 | 408 l |
| KIA cee´d 2021 | 395 l |
| Citroen DS 4 2011 | 385 l |
| Fiat Brava 1995 | 380 l |
| Volvo 440/460/480 1987 | 379 l |
| Rover 45 2000 | 375 l |
| Honda Concerto 1990 | 370 l |
| Toyota Auris 2007 | 354 l |
| Ford Focus 1998 | 350 l |
| SEAT Leon 1999 | 340 l |
| Nissan Almera 1995 | 340 l |
| Fiat Stilo 2001 | 305 l |
| MG ZR 2001 | 304 l |
| Rover Streetwise 2003 | 304 l |
| Lancia H.P.Executive 1982 | 300 l |
| Hyundai i20 2009 | 295 l |
| Toyota Yaris 2020 | 286 l |
| Peugeot 208 2012 | 285 l |
| Alfa Romeo 147 2001 | 280 l |
| Fiat Bravo 1995 | 280 l |
| Fiat Sedici 2006 | 270 l |
| Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008 | 270 l |
| Suzuki SX4 2006 | 270 l |
| Peugeot 207 2006 | 270 l |
| VW up! 2016 | 251 l |
| VW Beetle 1998 | 209 l |
Saab 9000 1985
487 l
Mitsubishi Carisma 1995
430 l
Rover 45 2000
375 l
Honda Concerto 1990
370 l
MG ZR 2001
304 l
Rover Streetwise 2003
304 l
Lancia H.P.Executive 1982
300 l
Suzuki SX4 2006
270 l
VW up! 2016
251 l
VW Beetle 1998
209 l