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2012 Toyota Matrix MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 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. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 12 wagons rated for 2012, it ranks 3rd 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, 2012 #3 of 12 Wagons by fuel cost

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Miles per year Regular gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 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 2012 Wagons

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1Toyota Prius v41 MPG $1,134
2Honda Fit31 MPG $1,500
3Toyota Matrix29 MPG $1,603
4Kia Soul28 MPG $1,661
5Nissan Cube28 MPG $1,661
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12Infiniti EX3520 MPG $2,962

2012 MatrixOther wagonsClass median: $1,728/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

2012 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 Toyota Prius v 41 MPG · $1,134/yr Prius v saves $469/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 2012 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 2012 Toyota Matrix use?

Regular gasoline.

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 Toyota Matrix?