| Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Lexus IS | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,731 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,575 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,567 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 65 L | -15 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 945 mm | -944 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,382 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,364 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 777 mm | 142 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,892 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 368 L | 193 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 13.0 | -12 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
| 2011 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Legroom felt narrow for passenger over tranny tunnel. see full Lexus IS review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan 204-horsepower 2.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Lousey seats: uncomfortable and build is cheap and not conforming to human posture. But, seems last several years most cars have lousey, cheap and uncomfortable seats. see full Lexus IS review |