Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Avalon | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 111.0 in | -8.6 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 197.2 in | -25.3 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.8 in | -3.3 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.5 in | 2.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3495 lb. | -630 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.4 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 55.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.3 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 58.2 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.2 in | -12.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 40.9 in | -4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
2008 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 |
2008 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seats are too short. Toyota seats are generally not comfortable, but for a car in this price range I would have expected better. see full Toyota Avalon review |