2013 Toyota Matrix vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Matrix and 2013 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Toyota Matrix and 2013 Toyota Prius are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Matrix (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Prius. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Matrix should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 98 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Matrix (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Matrix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Matrix | Prius |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| 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 | 130 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4365 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.1 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
