

Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Subaru Outback | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 108.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 189.6 in | -17.7 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.4 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 66.1 in | -4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3593 lb. | -728 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 58.1 in | -4.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.5 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.9 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.3 in | -4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 55.0 in | -11.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.1 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -15.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -11.8 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |