

Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
Model | Lexus ES | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 102.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 171.9 in | 19.2 in |
Width | 71.1 in | 69.5 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 57.1 in | 61.4 in | -4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3580 lb. | 2865 lb. | 715 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 40.5 in | -3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.3 in | 53.3 in | 4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 52.3 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.8 in | 39.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 43.7 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.2 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -46.8 ft3 |
2010 Lexus ES Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 272-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Not very supportive. Felt like a hollowed out barrel. Only support was on the outside edges. see full Lexus ES review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |