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Chevrolet HHR (2006) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Chevrolet HHR Toyota Matrix  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
172 hp@6200
162 lb-ft@5000
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.5 in 102.4 in 1.1 in
Length 176.2 in 171.9 in 4.3 in
Width 69.2 in 69.5 in -0.3 in
Height 65.2 in 61.4 in 3.8 in
Curb Weight 3208 lb. 3140 lb. 68 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.5 in 40.5 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.5 in 53.3 in 0.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1 50.1 in 52.3 in -2.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.6 in 41.6 in -1 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.6 in 39.3 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.7 in 52.6 in 0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 50.6 in 43.7 in 6.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 39.5 in 36.2 in 3.3 in
Total Legroom 80.1 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 2.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.0 ft3 19.8 ft3 4.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 63.1 ft3 61.5 ft3 1.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Chevrolet HHR

2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Extremly comfortable. You have to sit in it to understand. The leather seat is more comfortable than the cloth seat. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
The rear seat room is relatively large. On long road trips when i am not driving, my back starts to hurt and i cant find a comfortable position to sit in. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Great seating position. Long drives are not a problem see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Fits 4 people very nicely for long trips. Upright seating works well. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
See above. Add to that heated leather seats. Oh yeah!!! Remote start is great also. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Better than any of the 4 Volvos I driven see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 Chevrolet HHR Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Rear seat is cramped. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2007 4dr Wagon 149-horsepower 2.2L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not much room for tall people in the back. see full Chevrolet HHR review
2006 4dr Wagon 172-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Not a lot of leg room. Cloth is kind of cheap and not very attractive see full Chevrolet HHR review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 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
2012 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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