Toyota Corolla Hatchback vs. Toyota Matrix
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback 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 Corolla Hatchback and the Toyota Matrix.
In comparing the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and 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. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Corolla Hatchback's and the Toyota Matrix's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Toyota Corolla Hatchback ranges from $22,995 to $29,619 while a used 2013 Toyota Matrix is priced between $6,156 to $15,431.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Corolla Hatchback’s base engine makes 169 horsepower, and the Toyota Matrix base engine makes 132 horsepower. The Corolla Hatchback is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 541 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 Corolla Hatchback the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Matrix. The Corolla Hatchback 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, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Toyota Corolla Hatchback, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla Hatchback has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25214 - 30430
Starting MSRP:
23780
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
28470
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
21590 - 47100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
19275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26210
Price Range:
22995 - 29619
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
30314
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
22070 - 52316
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
10931
Price Range:
6156 - 15431
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
4
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
137928
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Hatchback
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
12.4
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
8.8 - 16.2
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:
2.488426969216907
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.8 - 28.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7477447561281065
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 31Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 31Ranking
22 out of / 31Ranking
27 out of / 31Toyota Matrix Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Corolla Hatchback Trim Levels
Nightshade, SE, XSE
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
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):
32 / 41 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
422 / 541 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
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
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
Massage Seats:
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
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
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
Navigation System:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Massage Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
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 Seat Reminder:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
17.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
102.4 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 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3060 lbs
Width:
70.5 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
172 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 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 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blue Crush Metallic / Blue Crush Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic / Magnetic Gray Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Orange
Inferno
Red
Finish Line Red / Finish Line Red w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic / Classic Silver Metallic w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
White
Ice Cap / Wind Chill Pearl / Wind Chill Pearl w/Midnight Black Metallic Roof
Green
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Green
Spruce Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Moonstone
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal
