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2012 Toyota Matrix and 2009 Volkswagen Passat Specifications
| Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Volkswagen Passat | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 147 kW@5100 281 Nm@1800 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,710 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,821 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,516 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,593 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 980 mm | 18 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,387 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 958 mm | -39 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,009 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 1,014 L | 560 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 1,747 L | 0 L |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Volkswagen Passat
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Compared to other sporty wagons (BMW, Subaru) the Passat has about 3" more rear leg room - enough to put my full-size parents and/or friends in the back seat without making them do contortions. Easier to get a child in and out of a rear safety seat, too. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of rear legroom and space for car seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable front drivers seat w/ 12 way electronic adjustment. Able to find perfect driving position. Very little fatigue even after 12 - 14 hours of driving (taking breaks for food / gas of course). Lumbar adjusts both up/down and in/out. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
This version of the Passat can easily fit 3 across seating in the rear see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More than large enough for American size bodies! see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Passat provided more interior space especially in the rear than the Audi A4 see full Volkswagen Passat review |
| 2009 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |
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