Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Pontiac Grand Prix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.5 in | -8.1 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 198.3 in | -26.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 71.6 in | -2.1 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 55.9 in | 5.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3477 lb. | -612 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -3.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.0 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.5 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.2 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.2 in | 3.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 54.3 in | -10.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.2 in | 0 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.4 in (over 2 rows) | -0.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | 45.5 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Front seats are nicely bolstered and are adjustable in every aspect. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan supercharged 260hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats support completely without the need to squirm around on ling trips see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 303-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It has a rear seat and 4 doors! Tight for a rear-facing baby seat, though. Put the baby behind the passenger seat. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats sit too low and are too hard. see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 200-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
the seat was rigid and made for someone of smaller stature see full Pontiac Grand Prix review |