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Toyota Celica vs. Toyota Matrix

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Starting MSRP
$17,670
$19,275
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
27 City / 33 Hwy
26 City / 32 Hwy
Horsepower
140 hp
132 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
125 @ 4200
128 @ 4400
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
140 @ 6400
132 @ 6000
Displacement
1.8L/110
1.8L/110
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
27 City / 33 Hwy
26 City / 32 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.6 qts
5.8 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
Compact in
Rear Tire Size
P195/60R15
P205/55R16
Front Tire Size
P195/60R15
P205/55R16
Spare Tire Size
T125/70D16
Compact

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Suspension Type - Rear
Double wishbone
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson strut
Not Available

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
36 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
14
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr rack & pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
13 ft³
20 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
6 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
60 in
Front Head Room
38 in
41 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
17 ft³
49 ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors
68 in
70 in
Passenger Volume
78 ft³
94 ft³
Second Hip Room
47 in
44 in
Second Head Room
35 in
39 in
Front Leg Room
44 in
42 in
Height, Overall
51 in
61 in
Wheelbase
102 in
102 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Track Width, Front
59 in
60 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall
171 in
172 in
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
51 in
53 in
Front Hip Room
51 in
52 in
Second Leg Room
27 in
36 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
1,500 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
15 gal
13 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
150 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,425 lbs
2,844 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
225 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
1,500 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Brake Assist
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
80
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
356
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Toyota Celica2013 Toyota Matrix
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
10.1 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x 1.0 in
10.7 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
Not Available
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Toyota Celica or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2005 Toyota Celica is more reliable than the 2013 Toyota Matrix according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2005 Celica versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2013 Matrix.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Toyota Celica or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2013 Toyota Matrix is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Toyota Celica with 29 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Toyota Celica or the 2013 Toyota Matrix?

The 2005 Toyota Celica is cheaper than the 2013 Toyota Matrix with a $17,670 starting MSRP versus a $19,275 starting MSRP.

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