Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.5 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 186.6 in | -14.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.3 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 67.7 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 4254 lb. | -1389 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.8 gal. | -7.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.7 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.1 in | -5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.6 in | -5.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.5 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 60.6 in | -16.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.5 in | 0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 34.5 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 67.4 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
small, tight see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
That and MPG are the only real faults so far after 15000 miles and 15 mons. I think our 2001 GC has more seat comfort although the 07s seats do fold over easier than the 01s. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |