2012 Honda Fit vs 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 Honda Fit

2012 Toyota Matrix

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5-Door HB Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic	28	35	$15,701	$16,125
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport	27	33	$17,430	$17,910
Fit 5-Door HB Automatic Sport w/Navi	27	33	$19,155	$19,690
Fit 5-Door HB Manual	27	33	$14,925	$15,325
Fit 5-Door HB Manual Sport	27	33	$16,607	$17,060

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5-Door Wgn Automatic L FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic L FWD	25	32	$18,603	$19,685
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S AWD	20	26	$20,086	$21,715
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S FWD	21	29	$19,199	$20,755
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual L FWD	26	32	$17,808	$18,845
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual S FWD	21	28	$18,097	$19,565

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$15,701

$18,603

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$16,125

$19,685

Monthly Payment Estimate

$269 / month

$328 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.4

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2012 Honda Fit is peppy and fun to drive, and its interior is incredibly space-efficient; but some might be turned off by its rather utilitarian look.

The 2012 Toyota Matrix combines the frugality of the best-selling Corolla with a little more sportiness and versatility--but it still comes up a bit short in features.

TCC Likes

Frisky, maneuverable feel
Space-efficient seating arrangement
Awesome cargo capability

Interior versatility
Comfortable ride
Maneuverability

TCC Dislikes

The silhouette of a minivan
Limited availability for Bluetooth
Satellite radio not offered

Limited cargo space (seats up)
Rearward visibility
Road noise

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.3

43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.7

53.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.8

94.2

Second Head Room (in)

39.0

39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.3

52.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.3

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

51.5

52.3

Second Leg Room (in)

34.5

36.2

Front Head Room (in)

40.4

40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

161.6

171.9

Height, Overall (in)

60.0

61.0

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.1

59.9

Wheelbase (in)

98.4

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

66.7

69.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

20.6

19.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

57.3

49.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.1 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

7.9 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

10.7 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

10.6

13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

12.7

16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.4

36.0

Steering Type

Electric pwr rack & pinion

Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.48

3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P175/65SR15

P205/55R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

225

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2577

2888

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 x - TBD -

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

5.1

5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

106 @ 4800

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

117 @ 6600

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

1.00

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.55

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

1.96

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.68

1.55

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.56

4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.00

2.85

Summary

Vehicle Name

Honda Fit

Toyota Matrix

Body Style

5 Door Hatchback

5 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.87

0.9

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion beam

Independent

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

Macpherson strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.8

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.0

6.7

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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