2012 Toyota Matrix vs 2012 Toyota Prius
| EPA figure | 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2012 Toyota Prius |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body · drive | Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Hybrid |
| Combined MPG | 27 | 48 |
| City / highway MPG | 25 / 31 | 49 / 46 |
| Fuel a year | $2,500 | $1,400 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 329 | 185 |
| Engine | 1.8 L 4-cyl | 1.8 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd | 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.