Toyota C-HR vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota C-HR 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 Toyota C-HR and the Toyota Matrix.
When we compare the Toyota C-HR's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Toyota C-HR has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Toyota Matrix has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota C-HR and Toyota Matrix have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Toyota C-HR's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Matrix is a better car than the Toyota C-HR.
Pricing: A used 2022 Toyota C-HR ranges from $22,891 to $29,352 while a used 2013 Toyota Matrix is priced between $5,983 to $17,087.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota C-HR’s base engine makes 144 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 132 horsepower. The C-HR is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles. The Matrix is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. This gives the Toyota Matrix the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota C-HR. The C-HR uses regular unleaded, and the Matrix uses gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Matrix has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota C-HR, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota C-HR has an average safety rating of 4.79 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,280
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,000 - $34,200
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:
$26,007
Price Range:
$22,891 - $29,352
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,520
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,546 - $27,056
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
116
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
36,268
# Good or Great Deals:
45
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:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
111,157
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Toyota C-HR Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
9.6 / 10
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota C-HR
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3 - 12
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:
1.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 12.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota C-HR Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 67Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
18 out of / 20Ranking
19 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
26 out of / 67Ranking
27 out of / 67Ranking
63 out of / 67Ranking
64 out of / 67Ranking
64 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota C-HR Trim Levels
Limited, Nightshade, XLE
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
L, S
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 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):
4.79 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
144 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
139 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
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
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 31 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 409 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Air Suspension:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Air Suspension:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot 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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
49 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
31.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
37 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
105.1 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:
3300 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
172.6 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
P225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Blue Eclipse Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Supersonic Red
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
White
Super White
Green
Spruce Mica
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Blue Trim
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal
