| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Volkswagen Passat | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.4 in | -8 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 191.6 in | -20.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.2 in | -2.3 in |
| Height | 61.6 in | 58.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3166 lb. | -487 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 38.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 56.9 in | -3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.4 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.8 in | 2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 57.0 in | -4.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.1 in | -2.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 37.3 ft3 |
| 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 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2015 | The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review | |
| 2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review |