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 | 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 |
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 |