2010 Toyota Matrix

2010 Toyota Matrix Price Range: $16,290 - $20,770

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the average coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Matrix down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the average coupe/hatchback and the Matrix quite certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The average coupe/hatchback's engine is considerably bigger than the Toyota Matrix's. Remember that bigger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the average coupe/hatchback is tremendously more powerful than the Matrix. Torque equals pickup, and the average coupe/hatchback will have picked up and gone by the time the Matrix finally gets moving.

Utility
The Toyota Matrix will quite certainly prove more practical than the average coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent kid-cargo. The Toyota Matrix outpulls the average coupe/hatchback by a large margin.

Convenience
You'll quite certainly have to take the Matrix for a fill-up more often than the typical coupe/hatchback because of its tank size and fuel economy.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Matrix's front cabin compared to the average coupe/hatchback. The Toyota Matrix provides more head- and leg-room to your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback does.

Dimensions
The average coupe/hatchback is tremendously heavier than the Toyota Matrix. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average coupe/hatchback than the Matrix because of its bigger tank. The Matrix and the average coupe/hatchback compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Matrix to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. There really isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the average coupe/hatchback is slightly more economical than the Matrix. With respect to fuel economy, the average coupe/hatchback is a bit better than the Toyota Matrix, but not by much. The average coupe/hatchback is tremendously more expensive than the Matrix when it comes to MSRP.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Matrix isn't quite as generous as the typical coupe/hatchback's.