Toyota Vitz vs Belta Consumption

The Toyota Vitz/Yaris is a small hatchback available in a three- or five-door configuration with its production running for over 20 years. It was introduced in 1999 as the successor of the Toyota Starlet and is now three generations strong.
The Toyota Belta/Vios/Yaris is a small four-door sedan built by Toyota unveiled in Japan in 2015. It is the successor of the Toyota Platz/Echo.

In this review, we take a brief but detailed look at these two cars to impart some useful knowledge to simplify your decision-making.

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Vitz vs Belta: The Differences

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(*Prices are reflective of average BE FORWARD pricing as of July 2024.)

	Toyota Vitz	Toyota Belta
Engine Performance	69 - 212hp	71 hp - 84 hp
Fuel Consumption	18km/L – 26.5km/L	16km/L - 22.5km/L
Key Features	Rigid body material Foldable rear seats	Elegantly designed seat Large storage
Capacity	5 Passengers	5 Passengers
BE FORWARD Price* (Click Prices to Shop)	$680- $6,900	$1,000- $2,500

Interior/Exterior Comparison

Toyota Vitz

Price

2010	US$850 – US$10,070
2012	US$1,260 – US$8,500
2020	US$7,910 – US$9,800

Exterior

The exterior looks of the Vitz have evolved from generation to generation, but one thing remains unique: A small curvy and sleek hatch with three or five doors, steel or alloy wheels, with or without fog lights, body-colored door handles, and body-colored wing mirrors with or without signal lights.

• 1st generation: The first-gen Vitz had quite a normal-looking, typical hatchback-like shape in a small, unique styling.
• 2nd generation: The second-gen Vitz was a major leap in design language compared to the first. Its exterior styling made it look like a giant sphere with an egg-like appeal. 
• 3rd generation: Toyota has fallen back to customary design for the 3rd generation Vitz resulting in a stylish and sportier Vitz.

Interior

The Vitz is a five-seat car with an amazingly spacious, comfortable, and practical interior compared to its size. The 1st generation model could only comfortably accommodate four adults; the second generation improved in this area as it grew in size and its floor was now flat, and as a result, it could comfortably accommodate five adults. The third generation became even better. Standard models came with basic features, including cloth upholstery, a basic audio system, and plastic finishing. Depending on generation and trim, you could get a leather steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment system, a navigation system, a rearview camera, and synthetic upholstery. The instrument cluster was restored above the steering from atop the center console. Storage options include a glovebox, cup holders, door pockets with bottle holders, and front seat jacket pockets. Its rear seats split in a 60:40.

Recommended Audience

The Toyota Vitz was designed in Europe as a global car that can adapt to daily customer needs and provide practical mobility for the clamor of modern life. 25 years on and 10+ million units sold across the globe, the Vitz has proven to be just that. It appeals to people of all ages, the young, the old, the working class, the pensioners, the urbanite, and the countryside. Even when thrown into some harsh African environments, the Vitz has proven its adaptability, reliability, and effectiveness.

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Toyota Belta

Price

2007	US$1,290 – US$4,230
2010	US$1,640 – US$4,580
2012	US$2,290 – US$2,350

The Toyota Belta was released in 2005 as a replacement for the Toyota Platz/Echo. It is the smallest sedan in the Toyota lineup, with a simple but practical design. Its dimensions are 4300 mm in length, 1690 mm in width, 1460 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2550mm.Its facial features a short, slatted nose made up of a tiny bonnet, large headlights that run from the bumper to the bonnet, and a large bumper with air vents below and above plus fog light inserts on its lower ends. On the sides, there are door-colored door handles and wing mirrors with or without signal lights and 15-inch alloy or steel wheels with caps. At the rear, there’s a large bumper, taillights, and a wide boot lid.

Interior

The designers of the Belta had two things in mind: to build a nice sedan with the simplest niceties and comforts, and they achieved that. This small five-seat sedan is comfortable and spacious enough to accommodate five adults with ample head, leg, knee, shoulder, and foot room.
Its unconventional center console has the instrument cluster in a pod at the top of the dash. It houses an analog speedometer and tachometer, with a digital odometer and fuel gauge, while a warning light replaces the temperature gauge.

Below are air vents followed by a touchscreen double din audio player, followed by three rotary air-conditioning control knobs.
Cubby holes are spread all over, they include double glove boxes, a center console tray, door pockets, a dib bin between the front seats, and front seat jacket pockets.

The rear 60/40 split rear seats are aft and fore adjustable, making it possible to adjust legroom or cargo space.

Recommended Audience

The Belta was built for the global market, with people of all ages being targeted. It is a small, practical, reliable sedan, easy to maneuver in tight urban spaces, and very efficient. Like its sibling, the Vitz, the Belta is a trusted servant even in the remotest parts of Africa, where the roads are impassable. For young adults who are just starting their work lives, small families, and retired citizens, the Belta is a sure choice.

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Engine & Fuel Efficiency Comparison

Toyota Vitz

Several engines have been utilized on the Vitz across three generations. Below, we review a few of them.

1st generation:

• 1.0-liter 1SZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 70 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 21 km/L.
• 1.3-liter 2SZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 86 hp and 90 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 16 km/L.
• 1.3-liter 2NZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 87 hp and 91 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 17 km/L.
• 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 110 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 14 km/L.

2nd generation:

All engines from the first generation were carried over to the second generation except the 1.0-liter 1SZ-FE which was replaced by a 1.0-liter 1KR-FE.

• 1.0-liter 1KR-FE 3-cylinder petrol engine with 71 hp and 69 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 22 km/L.

3rd generation:

All engines from the 2nd generation were carried over to the 3rd and two were added.

• 1.3-liter 1NR-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 105 hp and 97 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 17 km/L.
• A hybrid system that pairs the 1.5-liter 1NZ-FXE petrol engine with a motor with 100 hp and 124 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 20 km/L.

These engines are paired with a 4-speed automatic, 5- or 6-speed manual, CVT, or eCVT transmission.

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Toyota Belta

1.0-liter 1KR-FE 3-cylinder petrol engine with 71 hp and 69 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 22 km/L.

1.3-liter 2SZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 86 hp and 90 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 16 km/L.

1.3-liter 2NZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 87 hp and 91 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 17 km/L.

1.5-liter 1NZ-FE 4-cylinder petrol engine with 110 hp and 105 lb-ft of torque. Its fuel consumption rating is rated at 14 km/L.

These engines are paired with either a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission.

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Writer’s Perspective

The Toyota Vitz and Belta are two siblings from Toyota built on a similar platform and also share most parts from the B-pillar to the front. They are all very nice, comfortable, and reliable cars, built to last, capable of withstanding the harshest conditions thrown at them, very cheap to buy and own, with low maintenance and running costs.

Final Verdict

The Toyota Vitz and Belta are two popular compact offerings from Toyota that share many similarities. The Vitz is loved for its miniature footprint making it versatile in tiny spaces or congested urban areas comparatively the Belta adds better cargo handling capacity from its boot. Apart from that, these two are more or less the same car, so depending on your taste or needs whichever one you choose will be a great choice.