| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Dodge Stratus | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5800 190 lb-ft@4850 |
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 Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.0 in | 102.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Length | 191.2 in | 171.9 in | 19.3 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 69.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 61.4 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3231 lb. | 3140 lb. | 91 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.5 in | 52.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 39.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 52.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.1 in | 43.7 in | 9.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.1 in | 36.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.5 ft3 |
| 2006 Dodge Stratus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2005 | 4dr Sedan 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for driver and passenger see full Dodge Stratus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.