

Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 102.4 in | 9.8 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 171.3 in | 18.7 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 61.6 in | -5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3704 lb. | 2679 lb. | 1025 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.6 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.2 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 51.7 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 41.8 in | 1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.6 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 47.8 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 36.3 in | 0.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.7 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -9.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.7 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -40.5 ft3 |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |