Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Uplander | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@5600 216 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 102.4 in | 10.6 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 171.9 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 72.0 in | 69.5 in | 2.5 in |
Height | 70.5 in | 61.4 in | 9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4084 lb. | 3140 lb. | 944 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.8 in | 40.5 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.9 in | 53.3 in | 6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.8 in | 52.3 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 41.6 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.9 in | 39.3 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.0 in | 52.6 in | 9.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 63.7 in | 43.7 in | 20 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 36.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 37.5 in | 0.0 in | 37.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.1 in | 0.0 in | 60.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 34.3 in | 0.0 in | 34.3 in |
Total Legroom | 111.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 71.0 ft3 | 19.8 | 51.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 120.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 58.5 ft3 |
2006 Chevrolet Uplander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Minivan 240-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Good for hauling the family and cargo . see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room, good headroom and legroom see full Chevrolet Uplander review |
2005 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 200-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of adjustment possibilities, and it fits me well - comfortable for long drives see full Chevrolet Uplander 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 |