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2011 Toyota Matrix MPG & fuel economy

The 2011 Toyota Matrix is a wagon offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 29 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway) on regular gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2010 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 2011, it ranks 2nd for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, it costs about $1,603 a year to fuel.

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Combined 29 MPG 26 MPG city · 32 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $1,603 15,000 mi/yr · $10.69 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2011 #2 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2011 Toyota Matrix's fuel average is 12.3 km/L (8.1 L/100 km), or 29 MPG combined: 11.1 km/L in the city and 13.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	26	11.1	9.0
Highway	32	13.6	7.4
Combined	29	12.3	8.1

How it ranks among 2011 Wagons

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1Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
2Toyota Matrix29 MPG $1,603
3Kia Soul28 MPG $1,661
4Nissan Cube28 MPG $1,661
5Dodge Caliber27 MPG $1,722
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12Infiniti EX3520 MPG $2,962

2011 MatrixOther wagonsClass median: $1,836/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

Matrix MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Matrix	Gas	26 MPG	32 MPG	29 MPG	—	$1,603
FWD · 1.8L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Matrix	Gas	25 MPG	31 MPG	27 MPG	—	$1,722
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual Matrix	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
FWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 5-speed automatic Matrix	Gas	21 MPG	28 MPG	24 MPG	—	$1,938
AWD · 2.4L 4-cyl · 4-speed automatic Matrix	Gas	20 MPG	26 MPG	22 MPG	—	$2,114

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Regular gasoline
Engine / motor: 1.8L 4-cyl
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: FWD
Passenger volume: 94 cu ft
Cargo volume: 20 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 306 g/mi

2011 Toyota Matrix vs. rivals

vs Dodge Caliber 27 MPG · $1,722/yr Matrix saves $119/yr vs Nissan Cube 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Matrix saves $57/yr vs Honda Fit 31 MPG · $1,500/yr Fit saves $103/yr vs Kia Soul 28 MPG · $1,661/yr Matrix saves $57/yr vs Scion xB 24 MPG · $1,938/yr Matrix saves $334/yr vs Nissan Juke 29 MPG · $2,043/yr Matrix saves $440/yr vs Kia Rondo 22 MPG · $2,114/yr Matrix saves $510/yr vs Audi A3 Diesel 32 MPG · $1,734/yr Matrix saves $131/yr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2011 Toyota Matrix?

Up to 29 MPG combined (26 city / 32 highway); ratings range from 22 to 29 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2011 Toyota Matrix use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2011 Toyota Matrix?