

Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Subaru Forester | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 102.4 in | 0.6 in |
Length | 179.5 in | 171.3 in | 8.2 in |
Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 65.9 in | 61.6 in | 4.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3250 lb. | 2679 lb. | 571 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.6 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.1 in | 53.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.1 in | 41.8 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.6 in | 52.6 in | 3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.8 in | -47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 36.3 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | 11.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |