| Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Model | Honda CR-Z | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@1000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 95.9 in | 102.4 in | -6.5 in |
| Length | 160.6 in | 171.9 in | -11.3 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 69.5 in | -1 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 61.4 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2637 lb. | 2865 lb. | -228 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 36.9 in | 40.5 in | -3.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.8 in | 53.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.5 in | 52.3 in | -0.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.7 in | 41.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 39.3 in | -39.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 43.7 in | -43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 25.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 25.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -36.4 ft3 |
| 2012 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |