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Yaris is a good looking car easy on gas and if you get the S sedan it handles pretty well for a subcompact. Id go for the yaris if you want a new car.
the only difference between the S and the regular sedan is the spoilers, wheels, and it comes standard with an option package that is available on the sedan
everything else including the suspension is identical
Yaris curb weight - 3280 for the hatch, 3300 for the sedan. Thats one heavy ass compact. Along with being underpowered, don't expect much other than gas mileage. Its just the new Echo. They are very nice inside though for the price range.
You're looking at gross vehicle weight, which includes a full tank of gas and a FULL passenger load, with passengers rated at 180lbs each.