Compare Honda CR-Z vs Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Beetle

Engine

1.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

Engine

1.8L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Transmission

N/A

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 31 MPG

Hwy: 38 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 32 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.5 gallons

Seating Capacity

2 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

4 seater

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

49.4 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

29.9 ft³

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5L Inline-4 Hybrid

1.8L Inline-4 Gas

2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

130 hp @ 6000 rpm

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

174 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque

140 lb-ft @ 1000 rpm

128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

N/A

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

2,648 lbs

2,844 lbs

3,045 lbs

Fuel Economy

Combined

34 MPG

29 MPG

City

31 MPG

26 MPG

Highway

38 MPG

32 MPG

33 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.2 Tons/yr

7.6 Tons/yr

6.1 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

10.6 gallons

13.2 gallons

14.5 gallons

Cruising Range City

328.6 miles

343.2 miles

377 miles

Cruising Range Highway

402.8 miles

422.4 miles

478.5 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

161.5 in

171.9 in

168.8 in

Height

54.9 in

61 in

58.6 in

Max Width

68.5 in

69.5 in

71.9 in

Front Width

59.6 in

59.8 in

62.2 in

Rear Width

59.5 in

59.9 in

61.1 in

Wheelbase

95.9 in

102.4 in

100.1 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

5.8 in

5.7 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

2 seater

5 seater

4 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.7 in

41.6 in

41.3 in

Front Seat Headroom

36.9 in

40.5 in

39.4 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

53.8 in

53.3 in

55.3 in

Front Seat Hip Room

51.5 in

52.3 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

N/A

36.2 in

31.4 in

Rear Seat Headroom

N/A

39.3 in

37.1 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

N/A

52.6 in

49 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

N/A

43.7 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up

25.1 ft³

19.8 ft³

15.4 ft³

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down

N/A

49.4 ft³

29.9 ft³

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

33.5 ft

36 ft

35.4 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

16" x 6"

16" x 6.5"

Rear Wheel Size

16" x 6"

16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Rear Suspension

Torsion Beam

Independent

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P195/55VR16

P205/55R16

P215/60TR16

Rear Tire

P195/55VR16

P205/55R16

P215/60TR16

Spare Tire

N/A

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Aegean Blue Metallic
Deep Violet Pearl
Ivory Pearl
Jet Black
Milano Red
Polished Metal Metallic

N/A

Deep Black Pearl
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Silk Blue Metallic
Tornado Red
White Silver Metallic, Build Out: 01/01/2019

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A

Habanero Orange Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Mesh Seat Trim

Ash, Fabric seat trim
Dark Charcoal, Fabric seat trim

Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Seats

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Leather Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Premium Synthetic Seats

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Vinyl Seats

Not Available

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Keyless Start

Standard

Not Available

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Not Available

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Not Available

Standard

Blind Spot Monitor

Not Available

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

6 Years / 72,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

6 Years / 72,000 Miles

Hybrid/Electric Components

8 Years / 100,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 25,000 Miles

N/A

Roadside Assistance Note

N/A

24/7 Roadside Assistance

N/A

Compare Honda CR-Z vs Toyota Matrix vs Volkswagen Beetle

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Optional Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary