| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.4 in | 9.8 in |
| Length | 190.0 in | 171.9 in | 18.1 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 69.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 61.4 in | -5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 2865 lb. | 839 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.3 in | 3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 52.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.3 in | -2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 43.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -48.8 ft3 |
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
| 2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.