| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Explorer | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,912 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,872 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,849 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 2,014 kg | 1,300 kg | 1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L | 50 L | 35 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,499 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,407 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 983 mm | 998 mm | -15 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,496 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,410 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 919 mm | 18 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 950 mm | 0 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,349 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,151 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 886 mm | 0 mm | 886 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,901 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 385 L | 561 L | -176 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,243 L | 19.8 | -18.8 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,370 L | 1,741 L | 1 L |
| 2009 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.