| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Dodge Avenger | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 102.4 in | 6.5 in |
| Length | 192.6 in | 171.9 in | 20.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 61.4 in | -3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3394 lb. | 2865 lb. | 529 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 52.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.0 in | 52.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 43.7 in | 9.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.2 in | 0 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -48 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Dodge Avenger.
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |