| Model Year | 2012 | 2024 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota 4Runner | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 201 kW@5600 377 Nm@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,831 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,996 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 87 L | -37 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 980 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 836 mm | 83 mm |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 871 mm | -871 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,466 mm | -1 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 744 mm | -744 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,639 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 255 L | 306 L |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 1,311 L | 18.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 2,515 L | -1 L |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2024 Toyota 4Runner.