For winter driving heated seats are well worth specifying as it can take a while for the cab temp to rise to an acceptable level in a hybrid . For short trips using the seat heaters with climate control off will save fuel . Only downside of that with the Toyota auris range you need the higher...
The Ampera was a car ahead of its time , I guess the high list price counted against it .
I also get 60-70mpg on a run depending on the volume of traffic and ambient temperature .
I have a 2016 Auris Hybrid and have driven the Yaris as a loan car .
The Yaris is OK , a bit slower and has a simpler rear suspension set up but will use less fuel around town .
Beware if you are buying from a Toyota dealer on their finance deals as you may well end up paying the same...