Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Escape | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.9 in | -3.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 178.1 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 66.3 in | -4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3515 lb. | -650 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.1 gal. | -1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.0 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.4 in | 1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 52.4 in | -8.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 34.3 ft3 | -14.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 67.8 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seats are comfortable AFTER removing headrests and re-installing them backwards. see full Ford Escape review |
2013 Ford Escape Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 171-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic FWD |
It's a tad bit tight in the drivers seat. I have to postion the seat just right to avoid hitting my right knee on the center console, and I frequently hit the light switch when getting out. I'm only 5'9", so not that large of a person. see full Ford Escape review |