| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Ford Fusion | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 107.4 in | 102.4 in | 5 in |
| Length | 190.2 in | 171.9 in | 18.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 69.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 61.4 in | -4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3101 lb. | 2865 lb. | 236 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 43.7 in | 9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.7 ft3 |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.