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2003 Toyota Matrix Crossover
Layout:
front-engine / FWD & AWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 2,679 - 2,965
GVWR: 3,847 (FWD)
3,935 (Base AWD)
3,965 (XR AWD)
Weight distribution: 59 / 41
Max. towing capacity: 1,500
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 13.2
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 36.8
 
Suspension:
Front: MacPherson struts; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Torsion beam; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 10.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 9.0 in. power-assisted drums
10.6 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 1,794
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 79.0 x 91.4
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 130 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 125 at 4,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 30
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 35
Available with: Base FWD; XR FWD
 
Optional Engines:
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 1,794
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 79.0 x 91.4
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Power [hp]: 123 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 118 at 4,200
Mileage City [mpg]: 27
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 32
Available with: Base AWD; XR AWD
 
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; variable valve timing (VVT-i)
Displacement: 1,796
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 82.0 x 85.0
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Power [hp]: 180 at 7,600
Torque [lb-ft]: 130 at 6,800
Redline: 7,800
Mileage City [mpg]: 22
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
Available with: XRS
 
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 1.90, 1.31, 0.89, 0.73
Final Drive: 3.94
Available with: Base FWD; XR FWD
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 4.00, 2.21, 1.43, 0.98
Final Drive: 2.96
Available with: Base FWD; XR FWD
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 2.85, 1.55, 1.00, 0.70
Final Drive: 4.24
Available with: Base AWD; XR AWD
 
Type: 6-speed manual
Ratios: 3.17, 2.05, 1.48, 1.17, 0.92, 0.73
Final Drive: 4.53
Available with: XRS
 
Type: 4-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.94, 2.20, 1.41, 1.02
Final Drive: 3.12
Available with: XRS
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 171.3
Width [in.]: 69.9
Height [in.]: 60.6
Wheelbase [in.]: 102.4
Front Track [in.]: 59.6
Rear Track [in.]: 58.9 (FWD)
59.1 (AWD)
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 96.2
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.6
Rear Headroom [in.]: 39.8
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 41.8
Rear Legroom [in.]: 36.3
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 53.2
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 52.6
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 51.7
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 47.8
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 21.8; 53.2 (rear seats folded)
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.3 (XRS)
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 18.8 (XRS)
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 15.7 (XRS)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 124 (XRS)
Braking 60 - 0 [ft.]: 114 (XRS)