The Toyota Vios is one of the most popular sedan models in the Philippines. From its introduction way back in the early 2000s, it has continuously topped the sales charts in the subcompact sedan segment.
The Toyota Vios GR-S
So how do the Toyota Vios’s dimensions compare against its rivals in the Philippine market? To find out, we’ll be comparing this well-known Toyota sedan against the likes of the Honda City, Suzuki Ciaz, Nissan Almera, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and the Hyundai Accent.
Toyota Vios: Summary of specs
Before listing off its competitor’s details, let us first talk about the Toyota Vios’ specs. Starting off, the Vios’ length spans 4,425mm. It also has a width of 1,730mm, and a height of 1,475mm. The top-spec Vios GR-S however, has a longer length of 4,467mm due to having an alternate front bumper. The said sedan also has a ground clearance of 133mm, and a wheelbase length of 2,550mm.
For additional information, the Vios for the Philippine market uses two different engine options. These include a larger 1.5-liter engine, and a smaller 1.3-liter engine. Both are gasoline, and both are either paired with a continuously variable transmission or a five-speed manual gearbox depending on the variant.
The mid-spec Vios G
At most, the smaller engine can produce up to 98 horsepower and 123 Nm of torque. The larger four-banger meanwhile is good for 106 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to the car’s front wheels.
Depending on the variant, Toyota Vios’s tire size varies from 195/50 R16, 185/60 R15, and 175/65 R14. For those curious, the recommended Toyota Vios tire pressure rating is somewhere between 32-36 PSI. Consult your car’s manual for the exact figures.
Toyota Vios vs Honda City: Dimensions
The Honda City sedan comes with a length of 4,553mm, a width of 1,748mm, and a height of 1,476mm. Its wheelbase is 2,600mm long, and it has a ground clearance of 134mm.
The Honda City sedan
This means that Honda’s subcompact sedan entry is a bit longer and wider than the Toyota Vios. It also has a longer wheelbase. Then again, the differences between their heights and ground clearance figures are negligible.
Toyota Vios vs Suzuki Ciaz: Dimensions
The Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki Philippine’s Ciaz sedan is significantly longer than the Vios. That’s because it is 4,490mm long. It even has a longer wheelbase at 2,650mm. Besides that, both cars have an identical width and height. As of this writing, the Ciaz is no longer included in Suzuki Philippines' model lineup.
Toyota Vios vs Nissan Almera: Dimensions
Size-wise, the Nissan Almera is 4,530mm long, 1,740mm wide, and 1,460mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,620mm, and a ground clearance of 135mm.
The Nissan Almera
Based on those figures, the Nissan model is longer, slightly wider, but shorter from the ground than the Vios. It also offers a longer wheelbase.
Toyota Vios vs Mitsubishi Mirage G4: Dimensions
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4 is one of the subcompact sedans that is clearly smaller than the Vios. That’s because it has a length of 4,305mm, and a width of 1,670mm. It is however, much taller than the Toyota with its height of 1,515mm.
The Mitsubishi Mirage G4
Its wheelbase spans 2,550mm, which is identical to the Toyota Vios. It also has significantly more ground clearance at 170mm.
Toyota Vios vs Hyundai Accent: Dimensions
The Hyundai Accent
The Hyundai Accent is nearly identical to the Toyota Vios in terms of size. That’s because this Hyundai-made subcompact has a length of 4,440mm, a width of 1,729mm, and a height of 1,475mm. It does have a longer wheelbase at 2,600, and slightly more in the way of ground clearance at 140mm.
Why compare dimensions?
In the case of sedans, size is important. Width dictates the amount of elbow room for occupants, and wheelbase length as well as overall length might also mean having less or more lengthwise room in the car’s interior.
Sedan buyers might also want exact size figures because the typical middle class Filipino home might have some size restrictions. Others might also be getting a subcompact sedan like the ones mentioned above to become a daily driver, and they might want to know if it’ll fit a tandem garage.
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Know more about Toyota Vios 2024
Competing in the subcompact sedan segment, the Toyota Vios 2024 is the top sales contributor for the Japanese automaker. The price for the Toyota Vios in the Philippines ranges from PHP 732,000 to PHP 1,054,000. A total of 7 Toyota Vios variants are offered, with the top-of-the-line Vios G CVT variant coming with a tag of PHP 1,039,000. Two engine options are available in the range, which can be connected to either a 5-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Dimensions-wise, the subcompact sedan spans 4,425 mm in length, 1,730 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. The main rivals of the Toyota vehicle include the Honda City, Mitsubishi Mirage G4, and Nissan Almera.
The Toyota Vios is not only the best-selling model in the Japanese automaker's lineup, but the entire Philippine market. It serves as a reliable subcompact sedan for those who are looking for a daily driver. Also, the Vios is proudly Philippine-assembled which supports Filipino automotive workers. Now, the vehicle is competing in its respective class head high using the refreshed body released by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) in the country in 2020.
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Toyota Vios Launch
In 2002, Toyota introduced the first-generation Vios in the Philippines. A few years later in 2007, the second-generation sedan was launched. This version gained the "Batman" nickname due to the shape of its grille.
Several years onwards In 2013, Toyota brought in the third-gen Toyota Vios. It has grown in size, and it also came with a larger engine. The Toyota-made sedan was given a major update in 2018. It bore a new exterior design, and it also gained the upmarket Prime variants as well.
More recently in 2020, Toyota Motor Philippines launched another refresh of the Toyota Vios model. It's fitted with sportier fascia, a new grille, a new pair of headlamps, a revised foglamp housing, and a new lower grille, among others.
In March of 2021, TMP then introduced the Toyota Vios GR-S.
Toyota Vios Exterior
Up front, the Toyota Vios for the Philippines comes with a front end that mirrors the current designs of high-end models like the Corolla Altis and the Camry. The said design features a wide-slatted grille, flanked by the angular fog lamp housing. For the high-trim GR-S and G, the headlamps are three-tier LEDs with integrated LED daytime running lamps. The rest of the variants get a pair of four-bulb halogen headlights.
For the side and the rear, not much has changed since the previous version. The GR-S stands out from the rest of the variants with its black-colored exterior pieces, rear spoiler, and rear lower bumper with an integrated diffuser.
The Toyota Vios G
Apart from those, the Toyota Vios GR-S for the Philippine market also has different-looking side skirts and a set of GR-S 16-inch alloy wheels. The G variant on the other hand still has a piano black grille, but it gets chrome-plated door handles instead of the black-colored ones found on the GR-S.
The all-new 2021 Toyota Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios Interior
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market can offer seating for up to five occupants including the driver. For the top-spec GR-S and G variants, they both come equipped with automatic air-conditioning. For the most part, the Toyota Vios' dashboard are made out of sturdy plastic, combined with silver-colored accents.
Soft touch points for the Vios are also abundant. The Toyota-made sedan's door cards are made out of a combination of plastic, and a soft, fabric-covered material. There's also the presence of a center elbow-rest.
The Interior Of The Toyota Vios G
As for the seats, most variants except the GR-S come with fabric seats. The GR-S instead has synthetic leather with red contrast stitching, combined with suede pieces.
The rear seats of the Toyota Vios
To keep occupants comfortable, both the GR-S and G Vios variants are equipped with automatic air-conditioning systems. The rest of the trim levels on the other hand come with a manual air-conditioning system.
Inside the Toyota Vios GR-S
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Features & Technology
For entertainment, the Toyota Vios GR-S, and the Vios G variants for the Philippine market come standard with a 6.75-inch touchscreen headunit. The said headunit is also capable of connecting via Bluetooth, USB, and Aux jack.
The Vios G's touchscreen headunit
The mid-tier XLE and XE trims also have the aforementioned headunit, but these come with a four-piece speaker set instead. The Vios J on the other hand comes standard with a 2-DIN audio unit linked to two speakers.
Besides the aforementioned touchscreen, the GR-S is also equipped with the Gazoo Racing 4.2-inch TFT multi-information display. Other variants do get an Optitron gauge cluster, as well as a multi-information display. The GR-S and the G also come with a push-to-start button, a leather-clad shift lever, and a drive-mode selector. All Vios variants also come standard with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel column.
The tech and convenience features will vary depending on the variant of the Toyota Vios
For safety, the GR-S and G variants are equipped with dual-front airbags, side airbags, curtain shield airbags, and driver's knee airbags. The rest of the trim levels have dual-front airbags, and the airbag for the driver's knee.
Anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, stability control, traction control, and hill-start assist are available on all Vios trims. Only the GR-S and G come with a rear-view camera, and only the former has a clearance sonar.
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Platform & Chassis
The refreshed Toyota Vios for the Philippine market still uses the same platform as the previous model. As before, higher trim levels have disc brakes all around.
For suspensions, the Vios uses a MacPherson Strut type for the front and a torsion beam-type suspension for the rear. Moreover, the engine is still positioned transversely, with the power sent to the front wheels.
Engine & Drivetrain
The Toyota Vios for the Philippine market has two engine options. The larger one is a 1.5-liter inline-4 engine capable of making up to 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. This said engine is available on the GR-S and the G Trim. For the former, it is paired to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) only. The Vios G can either come with a CVT or a five-speed manual transmission.
The Toyota Vios G's 1.5-liter mill
The other engine option for the Vios is a 1.3-liter inline-4 engine. At most, this mill can produce up to 98 hp, and 123 Nm of torque. For the XLE, the said engine can be paired with a CVT or a five-speed transmission. The 1.3 XE's sole transmission is a CVT, while the J comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission only.
The gear shift lever of the Vios GR-S
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Toyota Vios 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Toyota Vios 1.3 J MT | ₱732,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XE CVT | ₱774,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE MT | ₱862,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.3 XLE CVT | ₱902,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT | ₱979,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G MT (White Pearl) | ₱994,000 |
| Toyota Vios 1.5 G CVT | ₱1,039,000 |
₱ 732,000 - ₱ 1,055,000
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