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 |
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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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |