| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Ford Taurus X | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.4 in | 10.5 in |
| Length | 200.3 in | 171.3 in | 29 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 69.9 in | 5 in |
| Height | 67.4 in | 61.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4033 lb. | 2679 lb. | 1354 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.6 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 53.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 51.7 in | 3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 41.8 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 47.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 36.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 36.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 21.8 | 25.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 32 ft3 |
| 2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |