Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Acura RL | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 102.4 in | 7.8 in |
Length | 193.6 in | 171.9 in | 21.7 in |
Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4012 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1147 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.3 in | 5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.1 in | 52.3 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 39.3 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 52.6 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 43.7 in | 10.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 36.2 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -48.4 ft3 |
2007 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review |
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 |