| Body | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,345 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.
| Trim | Base | S | XRS |
| Standard Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
|   |   | 4-speed automatic |   |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD |   |
| Standard Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 215/45YR18 tires |
| Optional Tires |   | 215/45WR17 tires |   |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix Powertrain: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 132-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Smooth shifting with ample power to pass and accelerate uphill even from the 1.8L engine. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Quiet and smooth. see full Toyota Matrix review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.