| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan 350Z | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Length | 169.8 in | 171.3 in | -1.5 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 52.1 in | 61.6 in | -9.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3339 lb. | 2679 lb. | 660 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 51.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.6 in (over 1 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -35.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.8 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -15 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 6.8 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -46.4 ft3 |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2006 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is no back seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2005 | 2dr Hatch 300-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There is much rear visibility. see full Nissan 350Z review |
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2006 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 |