2009 Toyota Matrix vs 2009 Toyota Prius
| EPA figure | 2009 Toyota Matrix | 2009 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body · drive | Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 46 |
| City / highway MPG | 21 / 29 | 48 / 45 |
| Fuel a year | $2,800 | $1,450 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 370 | 193 |
| Engine | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 1.5 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
▲ marks the better official figure on that line: more range, MPG or MPGe; less fuel cost or CO₂. From fueleconomy.gov.