| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Prius c | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 3,995 mm | 1 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,694 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,134 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 36 L | 14 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,295 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 940 mm | 58 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,290 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 889 mm | 30 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 484 L | 77 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 0 L | 1 L |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2014 Toyota Prius c Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 73-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I'm 6ft, 190lb. and I feel OK driving this car. It's similar to 2003 Civic, and obviously less than 2012 Accord. see full Toyota Prius c review |