Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Audi A3 | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automated manual | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,285 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,510 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 57 L | 50 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 1,029 mm | 967 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,379 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,328 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,046 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 937 mm | 998 mm | -61 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,110 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 884 mm | 919 mm | -35 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 371 L | 561 L | -190 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,546 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |
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 |