Toyota Matrix vs. Volkswagen Rabbit Review

Utility
Neither the Toyota Matrix nor the Volkswagen Rabbit has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity.

Dimensions
The Matrix's tank is roughly the same size as the Volkswagen Rabbit's, though the Volkswagen Rabbit's is a bit bigger. The Volkswagen Rabbit and the Toyota Matrix compete for the same parking spaces.

Convenience
You'll most certainly have to take the Matrix for a fill-up more often than the Rabbit because of its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Volkswagen Rabbit to the dealership as the Toyota Matrix. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Volkswagen Rabbit is slightly more economical than the Toyota. As far as MSRP, the Volkswagen Rabbit doesn't cost much less than the Toyota Matrix.

Handling
With their similar turning radii, the Volkswagen and the Toyota likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Volkswagen Rabbit has a larger engine than the Matrix. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but smaller engines can be stressed more. Torque equals pickup, and the Volkswagen Rabbit will have picked up and gone by the time the Toyota Matrix finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Rabbit is substantially more powerful than the Toyota Matrix.

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

Warranty
The Volkswagen Rabbit and the Toyota Matrix have the same basic warranty.