Compare 2010 Subaru Impreza vs 2010 Toyota Matrix

2010 Subaru Impreza
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4-Door Automatic 2.5GT
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5GT 19 24 $25,510 $26,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $17,651 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $18,576 $19,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Navigation/Pwr Moon 20 26 $21,182 $22,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 26 $19,030 $19,995
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $16,734 $17,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $17,659 $18,495
Impreza Sedan 4-Door Manual 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 27 $18,113 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5GT 19 24 $25,978 $27,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i 20 26 $18,115 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium 20 26 $19,040 $19,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Navigation/Pwr Moon 20 26 $21,646 $22,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 26 $19,494 $20,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Automatic Outback Sport 20 26 $19,945 $20,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i 20 27 $17,198 $17,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium 20 27 $18,123 $18,995
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual 2.5i Premium Special Edition 20 27 $18,577 $19,495
Impreza Wagon 5-Door Manual Outback Sport 20 27 $19,028 $19,995
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5-Door Wgn Automatic FWD
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic FWD 25 31 $16,371 $17,510
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S AWD 20 26 $19,132 $20,910
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic S FWD 21 29 $18,117 $19,800
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Automatic XRS FWD 21 29 $20,230 $22,110
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual FWD 26 32 $15,615 $16,700
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual S FWD 21 28 $17,028 $18,610
Matrix 5-Door Wgn Manual XRS FWD 21 28 $19,141 $20,920

Pricing

Invoice Price
$25,510
$16,371

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$26,995
$17,510

Monthly Payment Estimate
$450 / month
$292 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating
7.2
7.6

TCC’s Bottom Line
With its standard all-wheel-drive system, the 2010 Subaru Impreza automatically has a leg up over many of its rivals in the small car segment. Throw in its strong performance and safety credentials and the Subaru is hard to beat. Not quite a utility vehicle, but a little more robust than a no-frills hatchback, the 2010 Toyota Matrix offers an appealing combination of frugality and versatility.

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Fuel Economy

City
19 mpg 25 mpg

Highway
24 mpg 31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification
Sub-Compact Small Station Wagon

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)
51.9 43.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.7 53.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)
87.6 114

Second Head Room (in)
36.7 39.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)
52.9 52.6

Front Leg Room (in)
42.9 41.6

Passenger Capacity
5 5

Front Hip Room (in)
53.3 52.3

Second Leg Room (in)
33.0 36.2

Front Head Room (in)
38.6 40.5

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)
58.5 59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)
6.3 5.8

Length, Overall (in)
180.3 171.9

Height, Overall (in)
58.1 61.0

Track Width, Rear (in)
58.1 59.9

Wheelbase (in)
103.1 102.4

Liftover Height (in)
27.4 - TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.5 69.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.0 -

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)
- 19.8

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)
- 61.5

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes NA

Brake ABS System
4-Channel 4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )
NA Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.3 x 0.39 10.2

Brake Type
Pwr Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA

Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10.8 x 0.94 10.8

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
16.9 13.2

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.5 16.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
35.4 36.0

Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr rack & pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.0 3.1

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
NA - TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA

Front Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size
T125/70D17 Temporary

Front Tire Order Code
NA NA

Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA

Rear Tire Size
P205/55R16 P205/55R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
200 150

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
2000 1500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3053 2965

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - Temporary

Rear Wheel Material
Alloy Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)
16 x 6.5 16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material
Alloy Steel

Spare Wheel Material
- TBD - - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
7.4 5.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
356 - TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90 - TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
226 @ 2800 128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code
NA NA

Displacement
2.5L/150 1.8L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
224 @ 5200 132 @ 6000

Engine Type
Gas Flat 4-Cyl Turbocharged Gas I4

Fuel System
MFI EFI

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
24 31

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
19 25

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21 -

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)
NA NA

Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00

Trans Type
4 4

Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA

Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.27 2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.55 1.55

Trans Order Code
NA NA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.90 4.24

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69 0.70

Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA NA

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA -

First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.79 2.85

Summary

Vehicle Name
Subaru Impreza Sedan Toyota Matrix

Body Style
4 Door Sedan 5 Door Wagon

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA 0.94

Suspension Type - Rear
Double wishbone Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Upper A-Arm NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front
Independent Strut MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA 0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Lower L-Arm NA

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5 -

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.9 6.7

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