Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Ford Taurus X | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 112.9 in | -10.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 200.3 in | -28.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 74.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 67.4 in | -6 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 4033 lb. | -1168 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.5 in | -5.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.2 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.8 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.9 in | -5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.4 in | -12.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.8 in | -3.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.5 in | -38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.0 in | -46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.6 in | -33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -36.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 47.4 ft3 | -27.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 85.2 ft3 | -23.7 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2008 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X review |