Model Year | 2006 | 2019 | |
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 |
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Transmission | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 192.5 in | -21.2 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 75.8 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 68.1 in | -6.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2800 lb. | 4370 lb. | -1570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.7 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 59.3 in | -6.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 57.2 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 44.2 in | -2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.9 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.6 in | -7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 57.1 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 38.4 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -32.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 21.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -20.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -30.5 ft3 |
2006 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 |
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 | ||
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 |
2019 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2020 | 4dr SUV 295-horsepower 3.5L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The 3rd row seating is just not for adults at all, and I'm not certain that children would be easy to fit back there as well. I'm not sure what Toyota was thinking, even making the 2020 longer didn't make any difference at all. My one complaint is it is just TOO SMALL! see full Toyota Highlander review |
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 |