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2012 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Mercedes-Benz M-Class | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.7 in | -12.3 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 188.5 in | -16.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 75.2 in | -5.7 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 70.1 in | -8.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 4705 lb. | -1840 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -11.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.9 in | -6.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.9 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.8 in | -7.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.2 in | -12.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.0 in | -3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 29.4 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 72.4 ft3 | -10.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Bottom seat cushions are long enough for taller drivers. Padding is not too firm or too soft. Excellent support and an upright, easy-chair seating position, instead of having to extend your legs horizontally to get legroom. Results in no low back pain. see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
very still and uncomfortable for long drives see full Mercedes-Benz M-Class review |
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