Mazda CX-7 vs. Toyota Matrix

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2012 Mazda CX-7
$22,190
FWD 4dr i SV FWD 4dr i Sport FWD 4dr s Touring FWD 4dr i Touring AWD 4dr s Touring FWD 4dr s Grand Touring AWD 4dr s Grand Touring
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2013 Toyota Matrix
$19,275
5dr Wgn Man L FWD (Natl) 5dr Wgn Auto L FWD (Natl) 5dr Wgn Man S FWD (Natl) 5dr Wgn Auto S FWD (Natl) 5dr Wgn Auto S AWD (Natl)
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Highlights
$22,190
$19,275
N/A
N/A
Gas I4
Gas I4
20 City / 27 Hwy
26 City / 32 Hwy
161 hp
132 hp
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
5
5
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine
161 @ 3500
128 @ 4400
161 @ 6000
132 @ 6000
2.5L/151
1.8L/110
Gas I4
Gas I4
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
20 City / 27 Hwy
26 City / 32 Hwy
9.5 qts
5.8 qts

Tires & Wheels
N/A
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
Aluminum
Steel
18 x -TBD- in
Compact in
17 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 7.0 in
16 x 6.5 in
T155/90D18
Compact
P215/70HR17
P205/55R16
P215/70HR17
P205/55R16

Suspension
w/Coil Springs
Not Available
w/Coil Springs
Not Available
Multi-link
Independent
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut

Steering
N/A
N/A
37 ft
36 ft
3
3
16
16
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr rack & pinion

Measurements
N/A
49 ft³
20 ft³
N/A
N/A
8 in
6 in
64 in
60 in
64 in
60 in
65 in
61 in
74 in
70 in
184 in
172 in
108 in
102 in
53 in
44 in
56 in
53 in
36 in
36 in
39 in
39 in
55 in
52 in
58 in
53 in
42 in
42 in
40 in
41 in
102 ft³
94 ft³
5
5
Not Available ft³
30 ft³
59 ft³
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity
N/A
N/A
16 gal
13 gal
Not Available lbs
225 lbs
Not Available lbs
1,500 lbs
150 lbs
150 lbs
1,500 lbs
1,500 lbs
3,496 lbs
2,844 lbs
0 lbs
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Safety
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard

Entertainment
Standard

Electrical
110
N/A
N/A
N/A

Brakes
Not Available
Not Available
11.9 X 0.7 in
10.1 x -TBD- in
11.7 X 1.1 in
10.7 x -TBD- in
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Pwr
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2012 Mazda CX-7 is more reliable than the 2013 Toyota Matrix according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2012 CX-7 versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2013 Matrix.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2013 Toyota Matrix is more fuel efficient than the 2012 Mazda CX-7 with 29 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2012 Mazda CX-7 or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2013 Toyota Matrix is cheaper than the 2012 Mazda CX-7 with a $19,275 starting MSRP versus a $22,190 starting MSRP.

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