2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic
To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic and 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic.
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 Toyota Matrix S Automatic (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic.
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2011 Toyota Matrix Automatic | 2011 Toyota Matrix S Automatic | |
Make | Toyota | Toyota |
Model | Matrix | Matrix |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1549 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |