Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,789 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,890 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,925 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,730 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,889 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 73 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,034 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,506 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,123 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,013 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,514 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 975 mm | -56 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 | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,802 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 391 L | 170 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 1,198 L | 18.8 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 2,370 L | -1 L |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2017 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |