Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Highlander | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 102.4 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 188.4 in | 171.9 in | 16.5 in |
Width | 75.2 in | 69.5 in | 5.7 in |
Height | 68.1 in | 61.4 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3847 lb. | 2865 lb. | 982 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.5 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.7 in | 53.3 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 52.3 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.2 in | 41.6 in | 1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 40.1 in | 39.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.5 in | 52.6 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 43.7 in | 12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 36.2 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.0 in | 0.0 in | 55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.3 in | 0.0 in | 42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 29.2 in | 0.0 in | 29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.3 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 42.3 ft3 | 19.8 | 22.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 95.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 33.9 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 187-horsepower 2.7L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of room in the second row, including seats that recline and move back & forth. Having the third row as an option for occasional use was really the deciding factor. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2010 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.