| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Honda Insight | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 94.5 in | 7.9 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 155.1 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 66.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 53.3 in | 8.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 1850 lb. | 829 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 50.5 in | 2.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 48.7 in | 3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.9 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.9 in (over 1 rows) | 35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 5.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 36.9 ft3 |
| 2006 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 |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2006 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Honda Insight.