Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Aveo | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 103 hp@5800 107 lb-ft@3600 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 97.6 in | 102.4 in | -4.8 in |
Length | 152.7 in | 171.9 in | -19.2 in |
Width | 65.7 in | 69.5 in | -3.8 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 61.4 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2354 lb. | 2965 lb. | -611 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.2 in | 40.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.6 in | 52.3 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.6 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 39.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 52.6 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 43.7 in | 9.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.3 in | 36.2 in | -0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 7.1 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -12.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 42.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -19.5 ft3 |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch 106-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
its just like a pickup seat lots of headroom and i am 6 foot 2 with a long torso see full Chevrolet Aveo review |
2008 Chevrolet Aveo Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Hatch 103-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
My right knee hit the center console. It was impossible for me to find a comfortable driving position with my particular body type. see full Chevrolet Aveo 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 |