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2008 Toyota Matrix and 2007 Ford Five Hundred Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2007 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Five Hundred | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 203 hp@5750 207 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.9 in | -10.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 200.7 in | -29.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.5 in | -4.6 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 60.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3643 lb. | -964 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 39.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 57.8 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.7 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.2 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.6 in | -5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 53.6 in | -5.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 41.9 in | -5.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 83.1 in (over 2 rows) | -5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 21.2 ft3 | 32 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Toyota Matrix
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Ford Five Hundred
| 2007 Ford Five Hundred Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
REally comfortable see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
very comfortable on long trips see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
Ample room for 6+ see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 CVT AWD |
The Limited interior is very confy and I hear that the 2008 taurus is even better. see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
sits high, plenty of room see full Ford Five Hundred review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 203-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
large seats and sits high see full Ford Five Hundred review |
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