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Chevrolet Equinox (2008) vs. Toyota Matrix (2010) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota Matrix specs.

2008 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2008 2010  
Model Chevrolet Equinox Toyota Matrix  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 112.5 in 102.4 in 10.1 in
Length 188.8 in 171.9 in 16.9 in
Width 71.4 in 69.5 in 1.9 in
Height 69.3 in 61.4 in 7.9 in
Curb Weight 3699 lb. 2865 lb. 834 lb.
Fuel Capacity 17.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 3.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.9 in 40.5 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.7 in 53.3 in 2.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 51.1 in 52.3 in -1.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.2 in 41.6 in -0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2 40.1 in 39.3 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.9 in 52.6 in 3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 51.4 in 43.7 in 7.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 40.2 in 36.2 in 4 in
Total Legroom 81.4 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 35.7 ft3 19.8 ft3 15.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 67.1 ft3 61.5 ft3 5.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

2008 Chevrolet Equinox Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 264-horsepower 3.6L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The rear seat can slide forward and back 8" providing generous leg room for rear passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The bucket seats are at a perfect height for easy entry and exit. Also there is a liftable arm rest between the seats for storing purse, etc. which eliminates the need for reaching to the back when the passenger seat is occupied. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
Ample leg and hip room. I am only 5foot 4 inches but have a wide posterior. Seat is comfortable for me. My son is 6 foot 3 inches and medium build. He has ample leg and body room. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
2008 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6
5-speed automatic FWD
The rear bench seat can slide forward or back. When slid back, there is ample leg room for even the tallest of passengers. see full Chevrolet Equinox review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Toyota Matrix

2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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