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Toyota Matrix (2011) vs. Volkswagen Tiguan (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Matrix and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan specs.

2011 Toyota Matrix and 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Toyota Matrix Volkswagen Tiguan  
Engine 2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@5100
207 lb-ft@1700
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain AWD AWD  
Body 4dr Hatch 4dr SUV  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,601 mm 2,604 mm 0 mm
Length 4,366 mm 4,432 mm 0 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,808 mm 0 mm
Height 1,560 mm 1,666 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,524 kg 1,629 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 50 L 64 L -14 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,029 mm 993 mm -992 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,354 mm 1,427 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,328 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,057 mm 1,019 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 998 mm 991 mm 7 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,336 mm 1,397 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,110 mm 0 mm 1 mm
Legroom, Row 2 919 mm 909 mm 10 mm
Total Legroom 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 561 L 674 L -113 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 1,741 L 1,589 L 0 L

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Matrix

2011 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
2011 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 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review
 
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