Model Year | 2012 | 2007 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
4.6L V8 OHC-2v 224 hp@4800 275 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.6 in | -12.2 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 212.0 in | -40.1 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 78.3 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.3 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3065 lb. | 4135 lb. | -1070 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 60.6 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.4 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.6 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 60.0 in | -7.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.1 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.0 in | -1.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | -1.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 40.9 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 |
2007 Mercury Grand Marquis Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Comfort see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 224-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD |
Not that crouded feling see full Mercury Grand Marquis review |