| Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Model | Toyota Prius | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 175.6 in | 171.9 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 61.4 in | -2.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3042 lb. | 2865 lb. | 177 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.6 in | 40.5 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.9 in | 53.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 52.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 52.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 43.7 in | 7.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 36.2 in | -0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 39.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -21.9 ft3 |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I can seat comforably up front and rear passanger have plenty of knee room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I have had people 6ft 2 inches in the back and they had head and leg room. The Insight is very tight and I, whom is 5 foot 10 inches tall had my head touching the roof, well the top the rear hatch actually. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
It fits. see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Everyone has leg room see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2011 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 |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
no lumbar support on low end models see full Toyota Prius review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
I think that the seats should be more supportive for back comfort see full Toyota Prius review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.