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Toyota Matrix
2013 Toyota Matrix
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$19,275
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Volkswagen Beetle
2019 Volkswagen Beetle
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$20,895
Starting Price (MSRP)
7.3
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Volkswagen GTI
2014 Volkswagen GTI
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$24,595
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Overview

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 32 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.4 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
29.9 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A

Photos

Toyota Matrix
2011-2013 Toyota Matrix Rear Angle View
2011-2013 Toyota Matrix Dashboard
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Volkswagen Beetle
2016-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Exterior
2016-2019 Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback Dashboard Shown
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Volkswagen GTI
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Rear Angle View
2010-2014 Volkswagen GTI Steering Wheel
28
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.8L Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
174 hp @ 5000 rpm
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
Torque
128 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
207 lb-ft @ 1800-5000 rpm
Transmission
N/A
6-Speed Automatic
N/A
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
2,844 lbs
3,045 lbs
3,113 lbs

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
29 MPG
29 MPG
25 MPG
City
26 MPG
26 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
32 MPG
33 MPG
31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
7.6 Tons/yr
6.1 Tons/yr
7.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
14.5 gallons
14.5 gallons
Cruising Range City
343.2 miles
377 miles
304.5 miles
Cruising Range Highway
422.4 miles
478.5 miles
449.5 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
171.9 in
168.8 in
165.8 in
Height
61 in
58.6 in
57.8 in
Max Width
69.5 in
71.9 in
70 in
Front Width
59.8 in
62.2 in
60.4 in
Rear Width
59.9 in
61.1 in
59.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
100.1 in
101.5 in
Ground Clearance
5.8 in
5.7 in
5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
4 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.6 in
41.3 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
40.5 in
39.4 in
39.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
53.3 in
55.3 in
54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
52.3 in
N/A
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.2 in
31.4 in
35.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.3 in
37.1 in
38.5 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
52.6 in
49 in
54.6 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
43.7 in
N/A
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
19.8 ft³
15.4 ft³
15.3 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
49.4 ft³
29.9 ft³
N/A

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion
Rack-Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
35.4 ft
35.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
18" x TBD
Rear Wheel Size
16" x 6.5"
16" x 6.5"
18" x TBD

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Independent
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P205/55R16
P215/60TR16
225/40R18
Rear Tire
P205/55R16
P215/60TR16
225/40R18
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

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

Optional Exterior Colors

N/A
Habanero Orange Metallic
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Ash, Fabric seat trim
  • Dark Charcoal, Fabric seat trim
  • Titan Black, Tixo Cloth Seating Surfaces
  • Interlagos, Cloth seat trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Not Available
A/C
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
ABS
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Not Available

US NHTSA crash test result

Rollover Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
6 Years / 72,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
N/A
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance Note
24/7 Roadside Assistance
N/A
N/A
Roadside Assistance
2 Years / 25,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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