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| ×2012 Toyota Matrix 4dr Wgn Auto XRS FWD | ×2012 Dodge Avenger 4dr Sdn SXT | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$25,705 | CA$24,095 |
| Fees | CA$1,465 | CA$1,500 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$484/month | CA$454/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,4 l I-4 | 2,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm (118 kW) | 173 hp @ 6,000 rpm (129 kW) |
| Torque | 162 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (220 N·m) | 166 lb·ft @ 4,400 rpm (225 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 4-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 | 9.8 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 588 km | 752 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 196 g/km | 193 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | optional |
| Remote engine start | N/A | optional |
| GPS | N/A | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | optional |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | N/A |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | optional |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | N/A | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | N/A | N/A |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/45R18 | P225/50R18 |
| Rear tires | P215/45R18 | P225/50R18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,384 mm (173″) | 4,892 mm (193″) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69″) | 1,849 mm (73″) |
| Height | 1,560 mm (61″) | 1,483 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,598 mm (102″) | 2,766 mm (109″) |
| Front track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,567 mm (62″) |
| Rear track | 1,521 mm (60″) | 1,593 mm (63″) |
| Weight | 1,430 kg (3,153 lb) | 1,636 kg (3,607 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 561 l and 1,399 l | 382 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 64 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg (1,499 lb) | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| 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 | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
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| Winter driving | ||
| Comfort | ||
| Average | 73% | 75% |
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