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Toyota RAV4 (2011) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2011 Toyota RAV4 and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Toyota RAV4 Toyota Matrix  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr SUV 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 104.7 in 102.4 in 2.3 in
Length 181.1 in 171.9 in 9.2 in
Width 71.5 in 69.5 in 2 in
Height 66.3 in 61.4 in 4.9 in
Curb Weight 3360 lb. 2865 lb. 495 lb.
Fuel Capacity 15.9 gal. 13.2 gal. 2.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.8 in 40.5 in 0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.1 in 53.3 in 3.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.8 in 52.3 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.8 in 41.6 in 0.2 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.7 in 39.3 in 0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.3 in 52.6 in 2.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.4 in 43.7 in 8.7 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.3 in 36.2 in 2.1 in
Headroom, Row 3 37.2 in 0.0 in 37.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3 52.6 in 0.0 in 52.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3 43.3 in 0.0 in 43.3 in
Legroom, Row 3 30.0 in 0.0 in 30 in
Total Legroom 110.1 in (over 3 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 32.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.3 ft3 19.8 ft3 -7.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 37.2 ft3 19.8 17.4 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 73.0 ft3 61.5 ft3 11.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota RAV4

2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2012 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review
2011 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review
2010 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4
4-speed automatic AWD
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 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
2012 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
 
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