| Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | GMC Acadia | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 288 hp@6300 270 lb-ft@3400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 118.9 in | -16.5 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 200.8 in | -28.9 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 78.9 in | -9.4 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 70.4 in | -9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3065 lb. | 4656 lb. | -1591 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -8.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 61.6 in | -8.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 58.0 in | -5.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.6 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 61.0 in | -8.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 57.8 in | -14.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.8 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.4 in | -38.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 24.1 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 70.1 ft3 | -50.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 116.1 ft3 | -54.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
| 2013 GMC Acadia Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr SUV 288-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The third room has enough head room to even fit an adult comfortably and is wide enough to accommodate three individuals. It is one of the few SUV's that offer 8 seat capacity and has a larger interior capacity than a Tahoe. see full GMC Acadia review |