Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Hyundai Tucson | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 102.4 in | 1.1 in |
Length | 170.3 in | 171.9 in | -1.6 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.5 in | 1.2 in |
Height | 66.1 in | 61.4 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3548 lb. | 3360 lb. | 188 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 53.3 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.4 in | 52.3 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 39.3 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 43.7 in | 7.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.2 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 22.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 65.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very comfortable seats for long drives, with plenty of room for me, at 6 ft 4 in tall. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 111hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual AWD |
Nice and roomy, legs not cramped and seats are reasonably supportive. Not so good for lumbar support see full Hyundai Tucson review |
2006 Hyundai Tucson Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear leg room is non existant. My wife and I have an empty nest for the most part it is only the two of us. see full Hyundai Tucson review |
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 |