Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Freestar | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 4.2L V6 OHV-2v 201 hp@4250 263 lb-ft@3650 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 120.8 in | 102.4 in | 18.4 in |
Length | 201.0 in | 171.9 in | 29.1 in |
Width | 76.4 in | 69.5 in | 6.9 in |
Height | 70.6 in | 61.4 in | 9.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4301 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1436 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.5 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.8 in | 53.3 in | 6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.3 in | 4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 63.5 in | 52.6 in | 10.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 66.4 in | 43.7 in | 22.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.2 in | 1.8 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.9 in | 0.0 in | 50.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.1 in | 0.0 in | 48.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.8 in | 0.0 in | 33.8 in |
Total Legroom | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 27.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 73.1 ft3 | 19.8 | 53.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 135.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 74.2 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 |