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Toyota Matrix (2012) vs. Toyota Highlander (2018) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2012 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Toyota Highlander specs.

2012 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year 2012 2018  
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

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

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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