Model Year | 2010 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Subaru Legacy | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.1 in | -2.7 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 186.2 in | -14.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 68.1 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 56.1 in | 5.3 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3250 lb. | -385 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.5 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.4 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 51.0 in | 1.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 44.1 in | -2.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.5 in | 2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 52.6 in | -8.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.9 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78 in (over 2 rows) | -0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 50.1 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 |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Well proportioned for american drivers see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
not spacious, only can seat four mid size see full Subaru Legacy review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The headrests are leaned too far forward, pushing my head forward. Could not get a comfortable seating position. I had a headache and my neck hurt after about 10 minutes. It was even worse in the passenger seat. see full Subaru Legacy review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review |