

Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Land Rover LR3 | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 315 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD w/low range | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 113.6 in | 102.4 in | 11.2 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 171.9 in | 19 in |
Width | 75.4 in | 69.5 in | 5.9 in |
Height | 74.1 in | 61.4 in | 12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 5426 lb. | 3065 lb. | 2361 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 22.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 9.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.4 in | 40.5 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 53.3 in | 5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.3 in | -52.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 42.4 in | 39.3 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.4 in | 52.6 in | 6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 36.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 40.1 in | 0.0 in | 40.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 42.8 in | 0.0 in | 42.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 116.3 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 38.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 9.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 44.5 ft3 | 19.8 | 24.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 90.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 28.8 ft3 |
2006 Land Rover LR3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 216-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The third row seating configuration is just ingenious. Adults can ride comfortably and the seats stow flat with little effort. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Three rows of seats. Seven people can actually fit. Two child sets and an adult can fit in the second row. Two human beings can fit in the third. see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
I CAN FIT IN THE 3RD ROW see full Land Rover LR3 review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |