Mazda MAZDA6 vs. Toyota Matrix Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs roughly the same to get the MAZDA6 to the dealership as the Toyota Matrix. The MAZDA6 requires a lot of gas compared to the Toyota Matrix. With respect to fuel economy, the Toyota Matrix has the MAZDA6 beat. Regarding MSRP, the Toyota Matrix costs tremendously less than the MAZDA6. The Mazda will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Toyota Matrix.

Utility
The Mazda MAZDA6 and the Toyota Matrix can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Convenience
The Mazda MAZDA6's fuel tank will need to be replenished somewhat more often than the unit in the Toyota Matrix.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Toyota Matrix's front cabin compared to the Mazda MAZDA6. The Toyota Matrix is not particularly more spacious for your passengers than the Mazda.

Dimensions
The Mazda MAZDA6 is substantially heavier than the Toyota Matrix. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Mazda MAZDA6 than the Toyota because of its more capacious tank. The Matrix rides lower than the Mazda MAZDA6, which is a good thing for its center of gravity and ease of access. The Toyota Matrix and the Mazda MAZDA6 compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the MAZDA6 packs quite a wallop and will knock the Toyota Matrix down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. The Matrix is likely to feel a bit slow because of its high horsepower-to-weight ratio.

Handling
The MAZDA6 and the Toyota Matrix have approximately comparable tires. With their similar turning radiuses, the Matrix and the Mazda very likely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Mazda MAZDA6 has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota. Remember that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Mazda will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Matrix finally gets moving. The Toyota Matrix could learn a lesson or two from the Mazda MAZDA6 when it comes to pickup.

Overview
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Matrix isn't quite as generous as the Mazda MAZDA6's.