| Model Year | 2007 | 2010 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 105.9 in | -3.5 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 183.9 in | -12.6 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 74.6 in | -4.7 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 70.9 in | -9.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 4050 lb. | -1371 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.3 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 58.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 55.4 in | -3.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.9 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 40.3 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 51.0 in | -3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.3 in | 5 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 27.9 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 66.8 ft3 | -13.6 ft3 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2007 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 |
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr SUV 259-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed manual AWD w/low range |
Rear seats are cramped. Access is awful, with strange half-doors that require front doors to be open before they can be opened. see full Toyota FJ Cruiser review |