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2012 Toyota Matrix and 2006 Ford Fusion Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Fusion | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.4 in | -5 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 190.2 in | -18.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 72.2 in | -2.7 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 57.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3101 lb. | -236 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.5 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.4 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.0 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 53.6 in | -9.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.0 in | -0.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 45.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Ford Fusion
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of leg room for tall people see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2007 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Plenty of leg room and good seats. see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 221-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
Easy entry, tons of leg room see full Ford Fusion review |
| 2006 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr Sedan 160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Angle of rear doors and seat do not work well when trying to get in and out. Worse if using as family car and trying to get child in/out of car seat. see full Ford Fusion review |
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