2010 Toyota Matrix vs. 2010 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2010 Toyota Matrix and 2010 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Toyota Matrix and 2010 Toyota Prius are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Prius weights approximately 80 kg more than 2010 Toyota Matrix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Matrix (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | 2010 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Matrix | Prius |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4366 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1549 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2601 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
