Hyundai ELANTRA GT vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT and Toyota Matrix contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai ELANTRA GT and the Toyota Matrix.
When comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA GT's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is a better car than the Toyota Matrix.
Pricing: A used 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA GT ranges from $5,682 to $14,497 while a used 2013 Toyota Matrix is priced between $5,983 to $17,087.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 132 horsepower. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. The Matrix is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA GT the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Matrix. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the areas of front head room, rear head room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has an average safety rating of 4.29 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,545
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$18,260
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,400 - $34,195
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,563
Price Range:
$5,682 - $14,497
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$7,313 - $17,495
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
89
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
112,013
# Good or Great Deals:
41
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,996
Price Range:
$5,983 - $17,087
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
113,027
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Matrix
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 10.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
14 out of / 43Ranking
16 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
27 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Ranking
33 out of / 43Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Trim Levels
Base
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
L, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.29 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
131 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
132 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4400 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 37 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
364 / 518 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 32 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 422 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.9 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
51 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
119.1 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.6 inches
Cargo Space:
19.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
49.4 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2745 lbs
Width:
70.1 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
169.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2844 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
171.9 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Atlantic Blue / Windy Sea Blue
Gray
Titanium Gray Metallic
Red
Geranium Red / Volcanic Red
Silver
Shimmering Silver
White
Monaco White
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Green
Spruce Mica
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal