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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy (km/L)

Chart is based on 751 fuel economy reports for the Subaru Forester and 292 fuel economy reports for the Toyota Matrix.

Subaru Forester km/L

Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2018 13.8 MPG Highway Percentage 60 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2017 8.7 MPG Highway Percentage 33 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016 59.4 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2016 65.3 MPG Highway Percentage 80 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2015 10.5 MPG Highway Percentage 73 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2015 48.1 MPG Highway Percentage 81 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2014 64.0 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2014 56.5 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2014 67.8 MPG Highway Percentage 77 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013.5 11.9 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 59.8 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 60.2 MPG Highway Percentage 49 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 57.8 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 58.6 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2011 11.1 MPG Highway Percentage 10 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2010 47.8 MPG Highway Percentage 29 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2010 56.8 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2010 54.4 MPG Highway Percentage 44 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009 7.1 MPG Highway Percentage 71 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009 39.5 MPG Highway Percentage 31 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009 39.5 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009 53.9 MPG Highway Percentage 46 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008 58.6 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2008 63.8 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 48.1 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 52.6 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 49.0 MPG Highway Percentage 30 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2007 61.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 16.2 MPG Highway Percentage 58 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 10.8 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 59.9 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2006 55.7 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2005 49.4 MPG Highway Percentage 100 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2005 49.0 MPG Highway Percentage 43 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2005 54.4 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2004 52.2 MPG Highway Percentage 76 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2004 34.4 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2004 64.3 MPG Highway Percentage 66 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2004 44.7 MPG Highway Percentage 36 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2003 55.9 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2003 45.6 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2002 61.0 MPG Highway Percentage 18 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2002 53.8 MPG Highway Percentage 45 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2001 64.1 MPG Highway Percentage 67 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2001 45.6 MPG Highway Percentage 11 percent Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2000 49.4 MPG Highway Percentage 70 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd km/L
2018 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
flat light light 0 10 30 60 100 13.8  
2017 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
hills light none 11 54 2 33 93 8.7  
2016 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat light light 44 8 8 39 70 59.4  
2016 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
hills light light 0 10 10 80 60 65.3  
2015 4dr SUV turbocharged 237hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat med none 4 4 19 73 118 10.5  
2015 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
flat light light 3 7 9 81 80 48.1  
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
flat v.lt hvy 10 40 40 10 65 64.0  
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2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
flat light hvy 30 20 40 10 70 56.5  
2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
6-speed manual AWD
flat light light 0 5 18 77 62 67.8  
2013.5 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
flat light hvy 5 5 80 10 100 11.9  
2013 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills light light 5 8 31 55 69 59.8  
2013 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light light 0 10 41 49 70 60.2  
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
mtns light none 0 5 45 50 60 57.8  
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 2 15 15 69 71 58.6  
2011 4dr SUV 148-horsepower 2.0L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med none 50 30 10 10 100 11.1  
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 18 18 35 29 65 47.8  
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills med none 2 18 40 42 60 56.8  
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
hills light light 6 23 26 44 62 54.4  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 14 14 0 71 142 7.1  
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat med light 15 35 20 31 71 39.5  
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 10 23 26 41 80 39.5  
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
flat light light 8 14 33 46 68 53.9  
2008 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 0 10 70 20 55 58.6  
2008 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 29 4 1 66 68 63.8  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 10 0 15 75 75 48.1  
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 0 0 25 75 68 52.6  
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 1 36 33 30 85 49.0  
2007 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med hvy 5 33 18 45 73 61.6  
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med none 11 10 22 58 116 16.2  
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 15 0 20 65 110 10.8  
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med none 0 0 50 50 69 59.9  
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 6 28 21 45 68 55.7  
2005 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med hvy 0 0 0 100 70 49.4  
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat lead light 5 20 33 43 81 49.0  
2005 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
hills light light 4 12 46 38 74 54.4  
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
5-speed manual AWD
flat med light 9 8 8 76 73 52.2  
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 6 26 18 50 79 34.4  
2004 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills light light 2 12 21 66 69 64.3  
2004 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 9 33 23 36 60 44.7  
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills med light 9 10 28 53 68 55.9  
2003 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 11 17 27 45 69 45.6  
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
hills light none 2 15 65 18 64 61.0  
2002 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 5 31 19 45 59 53.8  
2001 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
flat light none 2 10 22 67 68 64.1  
2001 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med hvy 4 3 82 11 59 45.6  
2000 4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 10 20 0 70 60 49.4  

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Toyota Matrix km/L

Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2013 75.8 MPG Highway Percentage 41 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2013 13.2 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2012 65.4 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2010 67.0 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2010 47.9 MPG Highway Percentage 82 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2010 16.7 MPG Highway Percentage 90 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2010 13.3 MPG Highway Percentage 20 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2009 62.0 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2009 47.6 MPG Highway Percentage 39 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2009 11.4 MPG Highway Percentage 75 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2009 11.4 MPG Highway Percentage 95 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2009 67.0 MPG Highway Percentage 27 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2008 7.3 MPG Highway Percentage 5 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2007 24.2 MPG Highway Percentage 53 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2007 28.7 MPG Highway Percentage 42 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2006 68.2 MPG Highway Percentage 65 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2006 69.8 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2006 27.5 MPG Highway Percentage 55 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2006 11.1 MPG Highway Percentage 50 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2005 72.3 MPG Highway Percentage 69 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2005 52.2 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2005 63.5 MPG Highway Percentage 26 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2004 76.8 MPG Highway Percentage 93 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2004 24.4 MPG Highway Percentage 22 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2004 69.8 MPG Highway Percentage 68 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2003 64.1 MPG Highway Percentage 38 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2003 65.5 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2003 74.5 MPG Highway Percentage 56 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2003 52.8 MPG Highway Percentage 48 percent Toyota Matrix Toyota Matrix 2003 63.9 MPG Highway Percentage 40 percent
Year Body/Powertrain flat, hilly, or mountainousLand driving style: very light to "lead foot"Foot A/C use: none to heavyA/C constant stop and goTraf % many stops per mileCity % stop every mile or twoSub % fairly steady speedHwy % Hwy Spd km/L
2013 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light none 0 32 28 41 59 75.8  
2013 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 25 25 50 90 13.2  
2012 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 0 35 10 55 68 65.4  
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat light light 8 28 13 53 71 67.0  
2010 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med light 5 5 8 82 72 47.9  
2010 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 0 0 10 90 140 16.7  
2010 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 30 40 10 20 120 13.3  
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2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
flat med light 18 14 13 55 63 62.0  
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 20 25 17 39 80 47.6  
2009 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 0 5 20 75 100 11.4  
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 0 1 4 95 118 11.4  
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 27 46 1 27 65 67.0  
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat v.lt none 1 9 85 5 80 7.3  
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat light none 10 13 23 53 96 24.2  
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light none 1 33 25 42 92 28.7  
2006 4dr Hatch 164-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat light hvy 0 10 25 65 65 68.2  
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 13 18 69 69 69.8  
2006 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 4 28 14 55 87 27.5  
2006 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light none 0 0 50 50 100 11.1  
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 4 19 8 69 64 72.3  
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 13 25 22 40 79 52.2  
2005 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat light light 9 24 41 26 63 63.5  
2004 4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med none 0 8 0 93 65 76.8  
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 14 40 24 22 100 24.4  
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat light light 1 9 23 68 71 69.8  
2003 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed manual FWD
flat med light 3 5 53 38 68 64.1  
2003 4dr Hatch 180-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 35 15 10 40 70 65.5  
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
flat med light 7 14 23 56 69 74.5  
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
flat med light 8 23 21 48 71 52.8  
2003 4dr Hatch 123-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
flat med none 30 13 18 40 72 63.9  

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Subaru Forester vs. Toyota Matrix Fuel Economy (km/L)

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TrueDelta Reviews the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearComment
2014 Subaru's latest engines when paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) earn much better EPA numbers than their ancestors. The 2013 Forester rated only 20 mpg city, 26 mpg highway. The 2014 checks in at 24/32, about as good as you'll find in a compact crossover with all-wheel-drive. The CR-V manages 22/30, the RAV-4 22/29. Only the Mazda CX-5 comes close, 25/31 or 24/30, depending on engine size (you want the larger one with the slightly lower EPA numbers). In suburban driving I observed trip computer averages of 23 to 27 once the engine was warmed up. But 15 for the first couple of miles--it was cold and snowy the week I had the car. (This big difference when the engine is warming up is typical, but something many people don't realize when comparing their winter averages with the EPA ratings.) Summer fuel economy should be better. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2015 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
I drive mainly around town and average 26 overall. On a highway drive, I get around 33. My previous vehicle was a 2009 Escape V6 AWD, this is a definite improvement on fuel economy. I could rarely get 30 on the highway. Typically around 27. see full Subaru Forester review
2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
The suggested/promised MPG is pretty high and, while I haven't hit those numbers on average, I can say that I'm getting better mileage than I was getting in a smaller, non-AWD, non-SUV "sporty" car with a smaller engine. The built-in value of the vehicle is top notch... For the price, I got more equipment than I would have gotten on much of the competition...! A truly great value for the bucks....! see full Subaru Forester review
2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
Gas mileage is excellent for a full-time AWD car. I averaged 27 in mixe driving. see full Subaru Forester review
2014 4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4
8-speed shiftable CVT AWD
26.4 mpg isn't exactly the best ever, but for a very quick family car, it is hard to top. see full Subaru Forester review
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I've been getting higher than expected fuel economy - around 28MPG, mostly highway see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
fuel milage around town is averaging 24 miles to the gallon, but it is still new and not being loaded. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I am averaging 25 mpg in a mix of in-town and highway driving see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
better than most comparable rigs hi-way mileage even around town see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
I am getting 27.5 mpg with 60% town driving, the rest in hilly country. Very impressed, and the car is not even broken in yet. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Saves over 40% compared to last SUV see full Subaru Forester review
Subaru Forester Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
Fuel economy isn't as great as I'd hoped, but better than the previous vehicle I had - which was smaller, lighter and got worse mileage. see full Subaru Forester review
2014 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
CVT AWD
Fuel econmy is OK in summer, again would be good vehicle for california. However in Canada where we get lots of cold weather fuel economy is very poor, in fact it is worse than my BMW, which has twice the horsepower and my Honda Van, what gives? Plus you are freezing inside in the winter see full Subaru Forester review
2011 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Mileage is sub par. This Forester replaced a 2007 Ford Fusion all wheel drive. Same driving style, same route, same traffic- 2 mpg less than the V6 Fusion. see full Subaru Forester review
2010 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Handling is so pleasant that sporty driving is quite fule consuming see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Only 20 mpg or so has been best fuel economy to date. see full Subaru Forester review
2009 4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Fuel consumption in 63000Km: -city: on the average(rush hours and non rush hours) around 15l/100Km -highway: around 9-10l/100Km at 130Km/h, 18-20l/100Km at 200-210 Km/h - other paved roads including mountain paved roads: around 11-12l/100Km - off-road: 14-16l/100Km see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Fuel economy not as good as the CR-V, though the more powerful engine was the reason. see full Subaru Forester review
2006 4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Some people look at the XT's ratings and think 19-24 is horrible AND you have to buy premium gas! Not me. Don't mind it one bit. Do the math: $3 extra over regular unleaded at the pump every fill-up, 4 times a month (although I fill up less), that's $12/month. Multiply by 12 months and you're looking at $144/year! That's nothing to pay for the fun added to your driving experience! Some people pay more than that for one nice dinner out! see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
5-speed manual AWD
Takes a lot of fuel and also require Super. Youve got to pay to play. see full Subaru Forester review
2004 4dr SUV turbocharged 210hp 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
Fuel economy is hit or miss. I've seen anywhere from 14-20 in the city with no discernable difference in driving habits. On the highway I've seen anywhere from 19-26. Once again, with no discernable difference in driving style, speed, or weather. There is just no predictability. see full Subaru Forester review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the Toyota Matrix

Toyota Matrix Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
should be good see full Toyota Matrix review
2006 4dr Hatch 118-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
We purchased our Matrix NEW June of 2006, we now (21 Dec 2012) have 82,000 miles and I have monitored the mileage since we purchased the car. We get 24 in city driving and the VERY best we've got on a long freeway drive was 30mpg. Overall our mileage for the 80,000 miles is 27 which isn't great but is acceptable. see full Toyota Matrix review
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Front WD w/ 4sp auto, great highway mileage, but not near the advertised ratings see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Have never gotten less than 28 MPG, even when driving hard and in mountains. Usually get between 30 and 31 in the rolling country where I live. Have gotten over 34. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Very economical on gas. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great fuel economy for a 1.8L with 30 MPG on the highway and a 500km range. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With K&N air intake, we got 34mpg on freeway, and it adds 5hp to 10hp when you need to pass other cars. see full Toyota Matrix review
2004 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Very good 28 city 33 highway see full Toyota Matrix review
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Haul 600# of sports cargo during trips. Car does 36 mpg if speed <=60 mph, 33 mpg <=70, 30 mpg under 80 and 28 under 90 mph. see full Toyota Matrix review
2003 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Gets approx 32 miles per gallon on average see full Toyota Matrix review
Toyota Matrix Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
good, but should be much better see full Toyota Matrix review
2008 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
It only gets about 25mpg in a mixed cycle. Fit would get 28mpg or better in same driving. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
expected the famous corolla frugality and efficiency - it has the same powertrain. we were totally disappointed. below freezing point, fuel consumption was scary: 17-20 l/100km. the best mileage we got was only 10 l/100 km. see full Toyota Matrix review
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not even close to what is advertised see full Toyota Matrix review