Toyota Matrix vs. Toyota Corolla iM
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Toyota Matrix and Toyota Corolla iM 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 Matrix and the Toyota Corolla iM.
In comparing the Toyota Matrix's and the Toyota Corolla iM's specifications and ratings, 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 Corolla iM has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Toyota Matrix's and the Toyota Corolla iM's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2013 Toyota Matrix ranges from $5,983 to $17,087 while a used 2018 Toyota Corolla iM is priced between $12,992 to $20,788.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Toyota Matrix’s base engine makes 132 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla iM base engine makes 137 horsepower. The Matrix is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The Corolla iM is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 490 miles. This gives the Toyota Corolla iM the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Matrix. The Matrix uses gasoline, and the Corolla iM uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Matrix has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Toyota Corolla iM has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,275
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$18,850
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,996
Price Range:
$5,983 - $17,087
Category Avg Price:
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
8
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,262
# Good or Great Deals:
1
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,952
Price Range:
$12,992 - $20,788
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N/A
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N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
57
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,560
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Toyota Matrix Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Toyota Corolla iM Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Matrix
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla iM
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Toyota Matrix Rankings
Not yet available
Toyota Corolla iM Rankings
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Toyota Matrix Trim Levels
L, S
Toyota Corolla iM Trim Levels
Base
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
137 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
126 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
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
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):
27 / 35 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
378 / 490 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
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
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
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 Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
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
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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 yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.1 inches
Cargo Space:
20.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
111.2 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2943 lbs
Width:
69.3 inches
Height:
55.3 inches
Length:
170.5 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Nautical Blue Metallic
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Green
Spruce Mica
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Super White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sand Pearl
Blue
Electric Storm Blue
Gray
Not available
Green
Spring Green Metallic
Red
Barcelona Red Metallic
Silver
Classic Silver Metallic
White
Blizzard Pearl
Interior Colors
Gray
Ash / Dark Charcoal
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
