2012 Toyota Matrix vs 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid
| EPA figure | 2012 Toyota Matrix | 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body · drive | Wagon · Front-Wheel Drive · Gas | Midsize · Front-Wheel Drive · Plug-in hybrid |
| EPA range | — | 11 mi |
| Combined MPGe | — | 95 |
| Combined MPG | 24 | 50 |
| City / highway MPG | 21 / 28 | 51 / 49 |
| Fuel a year | $2,800 | $1,350 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 370 | 133 |
| Engine | 2.4 L 4-cyl | 1.8 L 4-cyl |
| Transmission | Manual 5-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.