2011 Toyota Matrix vs. 2011 Toyota Prius

To start off, both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2011 Toyota Prius are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.

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, 2011 Toyota Matrix (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Prius.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Toyota Matrix 2011 Toyota Prius
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Matrix Prius
Year Released 2011 2011
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 Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
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


 

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