Ford Explorer (2012) vs. Toyota Matrix (2009) Specs

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2012 Ford Explorer and 2009 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year	2012	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Toyota Matrix
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5500 270 lb-ft@3000	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	102.4 in	10.2 in
Length	197.1 in	171.9 in	25.2 in
Width	78.9 in	69.5 in	9.4 in
Height	70.4 in	61.4 in	9 in
Curb Weight	4503 lb.	3065 lb.	1438 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.5 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	53.3 in	8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	52.3 in	5 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	41.6 in	-1 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	39.3 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	52.6 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	43.7 in	13 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.2 in	3.6 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	35.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	19.8 ft³	1.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	19.8	24 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	61.5 ft³	19.2 ft³

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