2009 Matrix mileage problem

Hi all,

I have an 09 Matrix XR, 2.4L, Auto.... I'm getting just under 400KM on a full tank of gas, is this normal? Seems to be very very low What is everyone else getting on a tank of gas??

Reply 1 : 2009 Matrix mileage problem

It's normal. I have an 09 2.4L manual, and I am lucky to get 400km, maybe 415kms. Winter defiantly made it worse.



What are you getting per 100kms? Next time you fill up, just take the amount of liters it took, divide it by the kilometers driven and times that number by 100 for L/100kms. This will give you a better idea of your actual gas mileage, as sometimes when I think Ive gotten horrible mileage judging by the fuel gauge, turned out to not be as bad as I though.



For you car, it is rated at:



City: 9.8

Highway: 7.0

Combined: 8.5



Hope this helps.

Reply 2 : 2009 Matrix mileage problem

I'll give that a try, thanks for your detailed reply. For a Toyota matrix, I thought I would get at least 500 km's.

Reply 3 : 2009 Matrix mileage problem

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Originally Posted by lexus009 I'll give that a try, thanks for your detailed reply. For a Toyota matrix, I thought I would get at least 500 km's.

No worries! Getting the actual mileage gives you a much better perception on how your vehicle is operating efficiently. The problem with the 2AZ motor is that it is an older design, and is not very efficient. It is just a Camry motor. The 1.8L get really good fuel mileage, but you sacrifice some power and torque. The 2AZ has really good torque for a 4cyl, but you gotta pay to play!!



Come summertime, when they remove the additives in the gas and it warms up some, you should see a noticeable increase in your gas mileage. I have gotten over 500kms in the summer with my 2.4, but it was mostly highway. Once you start recording your mileage too, it gets addicting!! I've been recording mine now for 2 years, and I have not missed one fill up!