

Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Acura RSX | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 172.4 in | -1.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 67.9 in | 2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 54.9 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 2734 lb. | -55 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 37.8 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 52.6 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 43.1 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 34.1 in | 5.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 51.3 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 46.2 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 29.2 in | 7.1 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 37.2 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |