2013 Toyota Matrix vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2013 Toyota Matrix and 2013 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Matrix. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1234 kg more than 2013 Toyota Matrix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Matrix is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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 Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Matrix. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Toyota Matrix | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Matrix | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4365 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
