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Toyota Highlander (2006) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2006 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota Matrix  
Engine 3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 5-speed automatic 4-speed automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.9 in 102.4 in 4.5 in
Length 184.6 in 171.9 in 12.7 in
Width 71.9 in 69.5 in 2.4 in
Height 67.9 in 61.4 in 6.5 in
Curb Weight 3935 lb. 3360 lb. 575 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.1 gal. 13.2 gal. 5.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.5 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.9 in 53.3 in 4.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 55.1 in 52.3 in 2.8 in
Legroom, Row 1 40.7 in 41.6 in -0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.8 in 39.3 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 57.0 in 52.6 in 4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2 54.9 in 43.7 in 11.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.2 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 32.3 in 0.0 in 32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 53.2 in 0.0 in 53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3 39.8 in 0.0 in 39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.2 in 0.0 in 30.2 in
Total Legroom 107.3 in (over 3 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 29.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 10.5 ft3 19.8 ft3 -9.3 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 39.7 ft3 19.8 19.9 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 80.6 ft3 61.5 ft3 19.1 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Highlander

2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic AWD
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander 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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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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