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| ×2012 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wgn Auto FWD | ×2013 Kia Optima EX+ | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$17,805 | CA$28,195 |
| Fees | CA$1,465 | CA$1,455 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$335/month | CA$531/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 1,8 l I-4 | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 132 hp @ 6,000 rpm (98 kW) | 200 hp @ 6,300 rpm (149 kW) |
| Torque | 128 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (174 N·m) | 186 lb·ft @ 4,250 rpm (252 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Wagon | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 684 km | 972 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 168 g/km | 168 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | standard |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | optional | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | optional | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/55R16 | P215/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P205/55R16 | P215/55R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,364 mm (172″) | 4,844 mm (191″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) | 1,829 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,455 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm (102″) | 2,794 mm (110″) |
| Front track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Rear track | 1,521 mm (60″) | 1,595 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,310 kg (2,888 lb) | 1,462 kg (3,223 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 561 l and 1,399 l | 436 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 70 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Comfort | ||
| Average | 73% | 80% |
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