2011 Chrysler 200 vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2011 Chrysler 200 and 2011 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler 200 (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chrysler 200 (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix. 2011 Chrysler 200 has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Matrix has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Matrix will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chrysler 200 | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | 200 | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4948 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2766 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
