| Model Year | 2007 | 2017 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Explorer | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 5,037 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 2,004 mm | -1 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,778 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,215 kg | 2,022 kg | -1 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,562 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,549 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,443 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,003 mm | 921 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 960 mm | -960 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,290 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,034 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 846 mm | -846 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,880 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 595 L | 22 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.8 | 1,243 L | 20.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 2,313 L | -1 L |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Ford Explorer.