Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Avalon | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 111.0 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 197.2 in | -25.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 72.8 in | -2.9 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3490 lb. | -811 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.8 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.4 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.8 in | -4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.3 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.5 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.2 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 56.2 in | -8.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 40.9 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 38.8 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |