Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet SS | Toyota Matrix | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
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Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 102.4 in | 12.4 in |
Length | 195.5 in | 171.9 in | 23.6 in |
Width | 74.7 in | 69.5 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 57.9 in | 61.4 in | -3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3975 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.1 in | 53.3 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.2 in | 52.3 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 39.3 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.0 in | 52.6 in | 6.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 43.7 in | 14.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.7 in | 36.2 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 82 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 4.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 16.4 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.1 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Despite its slightly more compact exterior, the Chevrolet SS has a roomier back seat than the Dodge Charger. Rear headroom is in unexpectedly short supply in the latter. The Chevrolet also has a couple more inches of rear hiproom, so three adults won't have to get quite as cozy in its back seat. Both cars have about 16 cubic feet of trunk space. A good amount, but you'll find as much in most midsize sedans. Unlike the Charger's, the SS's rear seat cannot fold to expand the trunk. But a pass-through in the center is far larger than most. see full Chevrolet SS review |
2014 Chevrolet SS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The front seats in the Chevrolet SS are comfortable. They also look like they'd provide generous lateral support, but don't, at least not for those of us who aren't built like linebackers. Thankfully the upper seat back features some synthetic suede trim, and this prevents sliding in hard turns. Still, a car with such high handling limits should have seats with much larger and more effective side bolsters--like those available in the Dodge Charger. see full Chevrolet SS review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet SS.
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 |