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Toyota Highlander (2015) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2015 2012  
Model Toyota Highlander Toyota Matrix  
Engine 3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 109.8 in 102.4 in 7.4 in
Length 191.1 in 171.9 in 19.2 in
Width 75.8 in 69.5 in 6.3 in
Height 68.1 in 61.4 in 6.7 in
Curb Weight 4233 lb. 3065 lb. 1168 lb.
Fuel Capacity 19.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.7 in 40.5 in 0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 59.3 in 53.3 in 6 in
Hip Room, Row 1 57.2 in 52.3 in 4.9 in
Legroom, Row 1 44.2 in 41.6 in 2.6 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.9 in 39.3 in 0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 59.6 in 52.6 in 7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 57.1 in 43.7 in 13.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.4 in 36.2 in 2.2 in
Headroom, Row 3 35.9 in 0.0 in 35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 55.0 in 0.0 in 55 in
Hip Room, Row 3 45.6 in 0.0 in 45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3 27.7 in 0.0 in 27.7 in
Total Legroom 110.3 in (over 3 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 32.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 13.8 ft3 19.8 ft3 -6 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 42.3 ft3 19.8 22.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 83.7 ft3 61.5 ft3 22.2 ft3

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Toyota Highlander

2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review
 

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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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