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Toyota Matrix (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2006 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2006 2018  
Model Toyota Matrix Toyota Highlander  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
164 hp@7600
126 lb-ft@4400
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
295 hp@6600
263 lb-ft@4700
 
Transmission 6-speed manual 8-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,789 mm 0 mm
Length 4,351 mm 4,890 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,925 mm 0 mm
Height 1,565 mm 1,730 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,270 kg 1,982 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 73 L -23 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,031 mm 1,034 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,351 mm 1,506 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,313 mm 1,453 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,062 mm 1,123 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 1,011 mm 1,013 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,514 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,214 mm 1,450 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 922 mm 975 mm -53 mm
Headroom, Row 3 0 mm 912 mm -912 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,397 mm -1 mm
Hip Room, Row 3 0 mm 1,158 mm -1 mm
Legroom, Row 3 0 mm 704 mm -704 mm
Total Legroom 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) -1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 617 L 391 L 226 L
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 21.8 1,198 L 20.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,506 L 2,370 L -1 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 2018 Toyota Highlander

2018 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2018 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6
8-speed shiftable automatic AWD
3rd row seat is midget sized. Claiming that the Highlander is an 8-passenger vehicle is a lie. It's either 5 normal-sized people, or Snow White and the 7 dwarfs. There is no way you can accommodate 8 normal-sized people comfortably in this car. see full Toyota Highlander review
 
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