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Decision summary
Toyota Urban Cruiser vs Toyota Yaris: the short answer
Urban Cruiser and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Urban Cruiser:
current from
ZAR 319,900
·
Yaris:
last listed from
ZAR 289,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Maximum Power
Urban Cruiser77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Yaris88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Urban Cruiser140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Yaris145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Engine Size
Urban Cruiser1496 cc
Yaris1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Urban Cruiser14.9 km/l
Yaris15.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Urban Cruiser175 mm
Yaris160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Toyota Urban Cruiser
1.5 XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Urban Cruiser
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Yaris
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Urban Cruiser
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Yaris
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Model Introduced Year
2022
2020
Generation
First generation Urban Cruiser for South Africa
Current generation on Toyota's TNGA-B platform
Facelift History
New model in South Africa
Regular updates with improved safety and features
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1085 kg
1110 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Length
4305 mm
4180 mm
Width
1795 mm
1745 mm
Height
1595 mm
1500 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2550 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
290 l
286 l
Kerb Weight
1085 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1480 kg
1515 kg
Payload Capacity
395 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.1 m
Front Headroom
991 mm
991 mm
Rear Headroom
940 mm
940 mm
Front Legroom
1039 mm
1039 mm
Rear Legroom
881 mm
881 mm
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
1510 mm
1490 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Automatic AC
Power Windows
All Doors
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Optional
Optional
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
290 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic AC
Automatic AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Automatic AC
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.7
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Fabric
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Optional
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Optional
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
12.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Automatic AC
Automatic AC
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Full Digital
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Automatic AC
Not confirmed
Mirror
All Doors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Not confirmed
Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
4
6
Source Model Column
urban-cruiser
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Optional
Optional
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1496 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
82.0 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
88 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
145 Nm @ 4800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
CVT
Top Speed
172 km/h
182 km/h
0-100 km/h
12.5 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
71 kW/tonne
79.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
129 Nm/tonne
130.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Yes
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
CVT Automatic
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Claimed Mileage
14.9 km/l
15.1 km/l
City Mileage
11 km/l
11 km/l
Highway Mileage
16 km/l
17 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.9 km/l
15.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
3
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Full Digital
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
60/40 Split
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual multi-way
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual multi-way
Armrest Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Elevated cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, comfortable seating
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Floor Trim
Carpet
Not confirmed
Floor Mats
Carpet
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
6
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Yes
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Optional
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
Full Digital
USB Ports
3
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Optional
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
3
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
4
6
Audio System
4
Not confirmed
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Multi Information Display
Full Digital
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Optional
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Standard
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple manufacturer colours
Roof Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
11
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Approach Angle
Not Available
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
175 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
175 mm
160 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Tyre Size
205/55 R17
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Full Size Steel
Tyre Type
205/55 R17
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Steel
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Wheels
17-inch Alloy
15-inch Alloy Wheels
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R3,500
Approx R3,800
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Optional
Optional
Engine Oil Change Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
Optional
Yes
Service Plan Distance
Optional
Yes
Service Plan
Optional
Yes
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
3 Years
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km
116 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
68 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
119
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
119
Not confirmed
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Real-world City Mileage Min
12 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
14 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
15 l/100km
16 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
18 l/100km
19 l/100km
Owner Review Count
11
28
Spec
Urban Cruiser
Yaris
Ownership Role
Top
Private and family
Price Zar
399900 ZAR
359900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
399900
359900
Starting Price Zar
399900
359900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Urban Cruiser and Yaris comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Urban Cruiser 32 vs Yaris 37.
Efficiency index: Urban Cruiser 60 vs Yaris 61.
Safety-equipment index: Urban Cruiser 90 vs Yaris 98.
Practicality index: Urban Cruiser 55 vs Yaris 53.
Ownership-cover index: Urban Cruiser 43 vs Yaris 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Yaris leads by 3 points
Urban Cruiser and Yaris are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Yaris
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
53/100
Ownership
43/100
Urban Cruiser
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Yaris
leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts
vs 56 pts for Urban Cruiser
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Yaris leads. However, Urban Cruiser may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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