Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

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2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year	2007	2012
Model	Toyota FJ Cruiser	Toyota Matrix
Engine	4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 239 hp@5200 278 lb-ft@3700	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.9 in	102.4 in	3.5 in
Length	183.9 in	171.9 in	12 in
Width	74.6 in	69.5 in	5.1 in
Height	70.9 in	61.4 in	9.5 in
Curb Weight	4050 lb.	3360 lb.	690 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.0 gal.	13.2 gal.	5.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.3 in	40.5 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.4 in	53.3 in	5.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.4 in	52.3 in	3.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	41.6 in	0.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.3 in	39.3 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.9 in	52.6 in	1.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.0 in	43.7 in	7.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	31.3 in	36.2 in	-4.9 in
Total Legroom	73.2 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-4.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	27.9 ft³	19.8 ft³	8.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	66.8 ft³	61.5 ft³	5.3 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser

2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Too stiff and too upright with no adjustments see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2008	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Adults do not fit well in the back seat comfortably, and the rear access doors, while a cool design, lack functionality(no handle to release the door except on the inside) see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range	Cramped rear seating - putting 3 people back there would be really pushing it. The only bonus is that the rear seats fold down flat (I love that). see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Rear suicide doors are cool - unless you have to use them. Easier than no door, but hard to access for adults or kid seats. Really a 2 person back seat, 3 is not good. Rear seat visibility is poor, front view blocked and side posts take out side view. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	too small see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	Back seat is not built to have adults riding there. May be ok for children but is difficult to put a child seat in the rear as well. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range	It is uncomfortable, small, and awkardly designed. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review
2007	4dr SUV 239-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	Difficulty entering/exiting rear passenger area see full Toyota FJ Cruiser 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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