Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 116.0 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 202.0 in | -30.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 79.0 in | -9.1 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 76.9 in | -15.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 5265 lb. | -2586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 26.0 gal. | -12.8 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 | 39.2 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 65.2 in | -12.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 60.6 in | -12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.0 in | -2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.7 in | -61.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.1 in | -49.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 25.6 in | -25.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 105.9 in (over 3 rows) | -27.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 16.9 ft3 | 4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.8 | 60.3 ft3 | -38.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 108.9 ft3 | -55.7 ft3 |
2006 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 |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 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 |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
I drive about a 1000 miles a week. After driving the Suburban for 2 months, my back problems have gone away. Feel fresh after a 3 hour drive see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2010 | 4dr SUV, ext. 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range |
Family and cargo fit comfortably see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
HAve LT3 package with heated 10 way leather. Ergonomics and placement of controls are natural and intuitive. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 320-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
Rear seat leg room cramped. Aparently moved forward to make room for 3rd row seating. 2nd row seats should be adjustable front to back. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review |