Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Scion tC | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 163 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 171.9 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 69.5 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 61.4 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2970 lb. | 3140 lb. | -170 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 40.5 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 53.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.3 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.3 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 52.6 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 43.7 in | 3.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 36.2 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -2.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -26.1 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |