Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Highlander | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 109.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 188.4 in | -16.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 68.1 in | -6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3946 lb. | -1081 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.6 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 59.7 in | -6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 56.7 in | -4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.2 in | -1.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.5 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.5 in | -12.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.3 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 42.3 ft3 | -22.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -33.9 ft3 |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review |