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Toyota Matrix (2006) vs. Toyota Corolla (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Toyota Corolla specs.

2006 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Toyota Corolla Specifications

Model Year 2006 2009  
Model Toyota Matrix Toyota Corolla  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@7600
126 lb-ft@4400
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,539 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,760 mm 0 mm
Height 1,565 mm 1,466 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,270 kg 1,345 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 50 L 0 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 986 mm -985 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,392 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,313 mm 1,346 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,059 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 945 mm -944 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,387 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,214 mm 1,115 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 922 mm 0 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 1,981 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 617 L 348 L 269 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,506 L 12.3 -11.3 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Toyota Matrix

2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2005 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Toyota Corolla

2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
2009 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
My right knee/upper calf hits on the side of the console and sometimes gets irritated. The edge of the silver plastic portion could have been designed different/better. see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Car was too confined for 3 tall pre teen kids/8/11/12 years old. Not enough leg nor shoulder room, Wife and myself near 6ft tall see full Toyota Corolla review
2008 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Non existent, adults should not use the rear seats. Could be used as punishment for criminals. see full Toyota Corolla review
 
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