Toyota Matrix MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Toyota Matrix model year from 2003 to 2013 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Matrix has been offered with 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 29 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Toyota Matrix fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 22–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 22–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 22–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 22–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 27–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 27–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 25–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 25–29 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 24–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 24–28 MPG | 1.8L 4-cyl | — | — |
2013 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2013 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2012 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2012 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2011 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2011 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2010 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2010 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2009 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2009 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 22 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 32 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Matrix AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
2008 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2008 Matrix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
2007 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2007 Matrix was EPA-rated in 2 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 27 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
2006 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2006 Matrix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2005 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2005 Matrix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 25 to 29 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 26 | 33 | 29 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 31 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Matrix AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
2004 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2004 Matrix was EPA-rated in 4 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 29 | 24 MPG |
2003 Toyota Matrix: engines & MPG
The 2003 Matrix was EPA-rated in 5 versions (1.8L 4-cyl), with combined economy from 24 to 28 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 25 | 33 | 28 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 25 | 30 | 27 MPG |
| Matrix AWD | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 23 | 28 | 25 MPG |
| Matrix | 1.8L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 22 | 28 | 24 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Toyota Matrix get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Matrix range from 28 to 29 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.
What engines does the 2013 Toyota Matrix have?
The 2013 Matrix was EPA-rated with 1.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines — see the 2013 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Toyota Matrix require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
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