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Toyota Matrix MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
11 model years · 2003–2013
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Toyota Matrix fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Toyota Matrix for 11 model years, 2003 to 2013. Across those years its combined rating runs 22–29 MPG. The latest model year, 2013, has 5 configurations rated 22–29 MPG combined and costing $2,290–$2,930 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2003 is the 2013 Matrix 1.8L 4-cyl FWD, at 29 MPG.
Toyota Matrix MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-2013 (E140) Generation page | ||
| 2013 | 22–29 | $2,290–$2,930 |
| 2012 | 22–29 | $2,290–$2,930 |
| 2011 | 22–29 | $2,290–$2,930 |
| 2010 | 22–28 | $2,330–$2,970 |
| 2009 | 22–28 | $2,330–$2,970 |
| 2003-2008 (E130) Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 27–29 | $2,250–$2,420 |
| 2007 | 27–29 | $2,250–$2,420 |
| 2006 | 25–29 | $2,250–$3,210 |
| 2005 | 25–29 | $2,250–$3,210 |
| 2004 | 24–28 | $2,330–$3,350 |
| 2003 | 24–28 | $2,330–$3,350 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Toyota Matrix generations
2 generations between 2003 and 2013. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Toyota Matrix's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Toyota Matrix run 22–29 MPG across model years 2003 to 2013. The latest year, 2013, is rated 22–29 MPG.
Which Toyota Matrix model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013 Toyota Matrix Matrix 1.8L 4-cyl FWD has the highest combined rating since 2003, at 29 MPG.
How much does a Toyota Matrix cost to fuel per year?
For MY2013, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,290–$2,930 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,290.
Has the Toyota Matrix's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 28 MPG in 2003 to 29 MPG in 2013, 1 MPG more.
Which Toyota Matrix model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2006, 2008. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.