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Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Yaris

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Starting MSRP
$19,275
$17,750
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
MPG
26 City / 32 Hwy
32 City / 40 Hwy
Horsepower
132 hp
106 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Engine Type
Gas I4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
1.8L/110
1.5 L/91
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
132 @ 6000
106 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
128 @ 4400
103 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 6-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
26 City / 32 Hwy
32 City / 40 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
5.8 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Front Tire Size
P205/55R16
P185/60HR16
Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16
P185/60HR16
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 X 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 X 5.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Torsion Beam

Steering

Steering comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
32 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
94 ft³
87 ft³
Front Head Room
41 in
38 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Front Shoulder Room
53 in
53 in
Front Hip Room
52 in
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
37 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
34 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
50 in
Second Hip Room
44 in
N/A
Wheelbase
102 in
101 in
Length, Overall
172 in
162 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
67 in
Height, Overall
61 in
59 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
59 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
58 in
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
20 ft³
16 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49 ft³
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Base Curb Weight
2,844 lbs
2,396 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,500 lbs
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
225 lbs
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
12 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2013 Toyota Matrix2020 Toyota Yaris
Brake Type
Pwr
Front Disc/Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.7 x -TBD- in
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.1 x -TBD- in
9 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2013 Toyota Matrix or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is more reliable than the 2013 Toyota Matrix according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 Yaris versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2013 Matrix.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Toyota Matrix or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Toyota Matrix with 35 MPG combined versus 29 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Toyota Matrix or the 2020 Toyota Yaris?

The 2020 Toyota Yaris is cheaper than the 2013 Toyota Matrix with a $17,750 starting MSRP versus a $19,275 starting MSRP.

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