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2008 Saturn VUE and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Saturn VUE | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 102.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 171.9 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 61.4 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3065 lb. | 1011 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 53.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 52.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.6 in | 3.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 43.7 in | 9.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 6.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saturn VUE
| 2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 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 |
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