VW City Golf or Toyota Matrix?

<walter_wpg DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> In addition to the Matrix and City Golf, a few co-workers have
> suggested I look at the Honda Fit, which is their new (new to North
> America, at least) 4-door hatchback. Honda's also have high
> reliability records.
>
> Responses on this thread to the Golf vs Matrix comparison have mostly
> concluded that the Golf's more fun to drive, and the Matrix is more
> reliable, but not as "refined". Where does the Fit fit in comparison?
>
> WT wrote:
> >
> > VW City Golf -
> > ==========
> > PROS: better warranty; disk brakes front and rear; anti-lock brakes;
torque
> > peak at low rpm; telescopic steering wheel; wipers are variable and
speed
> > sensitive; nicer styling (personal opinion);
> >
> >
> > TOYOTA MATRIX
> > ==============
> > PROS: better fuel economy; higher HP; cargo area has flat floor; better
> > reliability history; 16V engine; more usable cargo space;
> >
> > Opinions, please!
>

Well having driven all 3 (well not a City Golf but a Rabbit), I think you
nailed the VW and Toyota. The Fit in my opinion falls in line with the
Matrix although from what I have seen, the Fit is still somewhat hard to
find and some dealers are jacking up prices. If you need better reliability
and mpg, go with the Honda or Toyota. If you are willing to take a
reliability risk and get a less mpg, get the VW. (FWIW, we bought a Rabbit).
JennL

On Mon, 27 Nov 2006 12:01:22 -0800, walter_wpg wrote:

> In addition to the Matrix and City Golf, a few co-workers have
> suggested I look at the Honda Fit, which is their new (new to North
> America, at least) 4-door hatchback. Honda's also have high
> reliability records.
>
> Responses on this thread to the Golf vs Matrix comparison have mostly
> concluded that the Golf's more fun to drive, and the Matrix is more
> reliable, but not as "refined". Where does the Fit fit in comparison?


I kind of like them, but you're only getting a 1.5 litre engine in the Fit.
I also saw a Nissan Versa today; similar vehicle, but Nissans are
hit-or-miss on Quality...

If you don't want to rip up the pavement, the Fit would be a good...fit!
They are kind of neat looking if you like small wagons. I do...


>
> WT wrote:
>>
>> VW City Golf -
>> ==========
>> PROS: better warranty; disk brakes front and rear; anti-lock brakes; torque
>> peak at low rpm; telescopic steering wheel; wipers are variable and speed
>> sensitive; nicer styling (personal opinion);
>>
>>
>> TOYOTA MATRIX
>> ==============
>> PROS: better fuel economy; higher HP; cargo area has flat floor; better
>> reliability history; 16V engine; more usable cargo space;
>>
>> Opinions, please!