| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,680 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 71 L | 50 L | 21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 960 mm | 1,029 mm | 959 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,382 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,105 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 998 mm | -58 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,306 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 919 mm | 6 mm |
| Total Legroom | 2,029 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 360 L | 561 L | -201 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 | 1,741 L | 11.7 |
| 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.