Toyota Matrix (2011) vs. Subaru Forester (2006) Specs

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2011 Toyota Matrix and 2006 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2011	2006
Model	Toyota Matrix	Subaru Forester
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	2,601 mm	2,525 mm	0 mm
Length	4,366 mm	4,486 mm	0 mm
Width	1,765 mm	1,735 mm	0 mm
Height	1,560 mm	1,651 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,300 kg	1,436 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	50 L	60 L	-10 L
Headroom, Row 1	1,029 mm	1,011 mm	0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,354 mm	1,359 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1	1,328 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,057 mm	1,107 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	998 mm	1,008 mm	997 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,336 mm	1,361 mm	0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2	1,110 mm	1,311 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	919 mm	856 mm	63 mm
Total Legroom	1,976 mm (over 2 rows)	1,963 mm (over 2 rows)	0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	561 L	906 L	-345 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	1,741 L	1,634 L	0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Matrix

2011 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

2011 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 2006 Subaru Forester

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	easy to find comfortable position; no problems driving over an hour or more; good upright position see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	There is leg room. The seat is adjustable enough. see full Subaru Forester review

2006 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 224hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Front driver leg room is a little cramped from side to side. see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	No thigh or lumbar support, seats hrad, minimal leg room for front passenger see full Subaru Forester review
2007	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not acceptable for an adult in any of the three rear seating positions see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	Again, cramped and too small for larger people. see full Subaru Forester review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD	This is honesty the only complaint i have about the 2006 XT. The rear seat is a bit tight. We took three other adults on about a 4 hour trip and it was a tight fit - good thing we're good friends! My wife's 2009 Forester is much better in the rear legroom department. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat is just too small, but that has been fixed for the 2009 models. The front seat, actually the cabin of the car is just a bit too narrow. It needs more elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Not enough elbow room. see full Subaru Forester review
2005	4dr SUV 165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD	Rear seat room is a bit tight for larger people. Car seats are a little tight in both rear and forward facing positions. see full Subaru Forester review

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