Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Avalanche | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUT | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 130.0 in | -27.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 221.3 in | -50 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.1 in | -9.2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 76.6 in | -15 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 5742 lb. | -3063 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 31.0 gal. | -17.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.1 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 65.3 in | -12.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 64.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.0 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 65.2 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 62.3 in | -14.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.1 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 80.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 101.1 ft3 | -47.9 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 |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
The interior is basically a Tahoe and even with 5 people, the truck is comfortable. Rear AC and headphone jacks help too. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |
2007 | 4dr SUT 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 3 adults, even with a tall adult in the middle seat. see full Chevrolet Avalanche review |