Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Mercury Montego | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 102.4 in | 10.5 in |
Length | 200.9 in | 171.9 in | 29 in |
Width | 74.5 in | 69.5 in | 5 in |
Height | 61.5 in | 61.4 in | 0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3930 lb. | 3360 lb. | 570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.8 in | 53.3 in | 5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 52.3 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 39.3 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 52.6 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 53.6 in | 43.7 in | 9.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 41.9 in | 36.2 in | 5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 5.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 1.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 21.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -40.3 ft3 |
2007 Mercury Montego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
It is huge. see full Mercury Montego review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |