Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Pontiac Torrent | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.5 in | 102.4 in | 10.1 in |
Length | 188.8 in | 171.9 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 69.5 in | 1.9 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 61.4 in | 7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3660 lb. | 2865 lb. | 795 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.7 in | 53.3 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.1 in | 52.3 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.3 in | 43.7 in | 8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 36.2 in | 4 in |
Total Legroom | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 35.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
2009 Pontiac Torrent Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
The rear seat slides for and aft making for lots of leg room or more cargo space when you need it. I also like the center armrest and upright position. see full Pontiac Torrent review |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |