| Model Year | 2009 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Jeep Cherokee | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 182.0 in | -10.1 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 73.2 in | -3.7 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 65.7 in | -4.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3811 lb. | -946 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.6 in | -4.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.8 in | -1.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 49.9 in | -6.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.3 in | -4.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81.4 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | -5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 54.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
| 2014 Jeep Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The GMC Terrain and Subaru Forester have roomy rear seats, but no vents to keep people back there cool. The Ford Escape has rear air vents, but a much less roomy rear seat. The Jeep Cherokee has a roomy, comfortably high rear seat AND rear air vents. see full Jeep Cherokee review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee.