Toyota Matrix (2008) vs. Mercedes-Benz GLE (2021) Specs

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2008 Toyota Matrix and 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLE Specifications

Model Year	2008	2021
Model	Toyota Matrix	Mercedes-Benz GLE
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 255 hp@5800 273 lb-ft@1800
Transmission	5-speed manual	9-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	117.9 in	-15.5 in
Length	171.3 in	194.3 in	-23 in
Width	69.9 in	76.6 in	-6.7 in
Height	61.6 in	70.7 in	-9.1 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	4608 lb.	-1929 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	22.5 gal.	-9.3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	40.5 in	0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	59.3 in	-6.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	0.0 in	51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.3 in	1.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.9 in	2.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	58.3 in	-5.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	0.0 in	47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	40.9 in	-4.6 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	81.2 in (over 2 rows)	-3.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.8 ft³	33.3 ft³	-11.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.2 ft³	74.9 ft³	-21.7 ft³

2008 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

2008 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

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