2008 Toyota Matrix Std FWD Auto
The 2008 Toyota Matrix Std FWD Auto is a 126-hp 1.8-liter with a 4-speed automatic. It starts at $16,310 MSRP.
It makes 126 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 122 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 31 mpg highway.
The Matrix measures 171.3 inches long on a 102.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,756 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $16,310 ($24,620 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8-liter DOHC 16-valve VVT-i 4-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 126 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 122 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| 1st Gear | 4.01 (41 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.21 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.43 (114 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.98 (166 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3.27 |
| Final Drive | 2.96 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam, with front and rear stabilizer bars |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Drum |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 171.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 61.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 58.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,756 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.8 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 47.8 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline