| Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Toyota Sienna | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 266 hp@6200 245 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 119.3 in | -16.9 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 200.2 in | -28.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 78.2 in | -8.7 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 68.9 in | -7.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3065 lb. | 4310 lb. | -1245 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 41.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 65.0 in | -11.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 58.6 in | -6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 64.6 in | -12 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 66.1 in | -22.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.6 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 61.1 in | -61.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.3 in | -50.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 114.4 in (over 3 rows) | -36.6 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 39.1 ft3 | -19.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 87.1 ft3 | -67.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 150.0 ft3 | -88.5 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2014 Toyota Sienna Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The Sienna's seats are cushier than those in the Odyssey or the Sedona. But I slightly preferred the Sedona's front seats because they had four-way lumbar (rather than two-way) and provided more lateral support. The Toyota earns a clear win in front seat space. The first-row foot wells are unusually wide, and there's no tall center console (as in the Kia) or a protruding center stack (as in the Honda) to crowd the driver's right elbow or knee. This said, a relatively tall instrument panel does cut into the view forward and contribute to the Sienna feeling larger than the others. see full Toyota Sienna review | |
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