Model Year | 2012 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Lexus RX | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.9 in | -4.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 186.2 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.6 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 66.1 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3870 lb. | -1005 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.9 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.6 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.1 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 55.1 in | -11.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 38.3 ft3 | -18.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 84.7 ft3 | -23.2 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
rear seating and space is grand. front cockpit is a bit short and chopped but acceptable. Front seats are not as comfortable as in our 2001 RX 300. The front seats are minimally acceptable. see full Lexus RX review |