Toyota Matrix vs. Pontiac G5 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Pontiac to the dealership as the Toyota Matrix. When it comes to fuel economy, the Pontiac G5 has the Toyota Matrix beat. The Pontiac G5 will save you money at the pump compared to the Toyota. As far as MSRP, the Toyota Matrix costs almost as much as the Pontiac G5 (though the Pontiac G5 is slightly cheaper). The Matrix will cost you a lots_of_money in gas every year compared to the G5. The Pontiac G5 will save you a lots_of_money at the pump every year compared to the Toyota Matrix.

Utility
The Toyota Matrix and the G5 can accommodate the same number of passengers. The Toyota Matrix outpulls the Pontiac G5 by a massive margin.

Convenience
You will quite certainly have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Matrix than with the G5.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Matrix's front cabin compared to the Pontiac G5. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Matrix make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Pontiac G5.

Dimensions
The Pontiac G5's tank is roughly the same size as the Toyota's, though the Toyota's is a tad bigger. The Toyota Matrix and the Pontiac G5 compete for the same parking spaces.

Handling
With their comparable turning radii, the Pontiac G5 and the Toyota Matrix likely handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The G5's engine is considerably more massive than the Matrix's. Remember that larger engines may use more gasoline than smaller ones. Torque equals pickup, and the Pontiac G5 will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Matrix finally gets moving.

Warranty
The Pontiac G5 and the Toyota Matrix have the same basic after-sale protection.