| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Prius | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,481 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,745 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,491 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,380 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 45 L | 5 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 980 mm | -979 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,394 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 955 mm | 43 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,300 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 914 mm | 5 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 612 L | -51 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 1,121 L | 0 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 |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |