| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | GMC Terrain | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,858 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,707 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,849 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,215 kg | 1,748 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 71 L | -21 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,046 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 996 mm | -995 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,303 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 1,013 mm | 921 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 895 L | -278 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 1,809 L | 0 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 |
| 2011 GMC Terrain Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The cloth power seat are very comfortable. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of leg room for all in the back seat. Very spacious. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2011 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of rear seat lag room with seat fully slide back. see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Comfortable vehicle for driver and front seat passenger see full GMC Terrain review |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 182-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
great, lots of room for a 6ft.3in teenager see full GMC Terrain review |