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. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Matrix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Matrix (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 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 5 kg more than 2013 Toyota Matrix.

Because 2013 Toyota Matrix is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Matrix will offer significantly more control. 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 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 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 2400 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 156 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 220 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline / Electric Hybrid
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type 4-speed automatic CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4365 mm 4615 mm
Vehicle Width 1765 mm 1775 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1575 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 7.7 L/100km 4.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 4.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 45 L


 

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