Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Sonic | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 138 hp@6300 125 lb-ft@3800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 159.0 in | 171.9 in | -12.9 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.5 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 59.7 in | 61.4 in | -1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2755 lb. | 2865 lb. | -110 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.4 in | 53.3 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.4 in | 52.3 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 41.6 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.8 in | 39.3 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.0 in | 52.6 in | 0.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.6 in | 43.7 in | 7.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.4 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -0.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 47.7 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -13.8 ft3 |
2014 Chevrolet Sonic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 138hp 1.4L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
For a little car, the front seat room is very nice for the average person. see full Chevrolet Sonic 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 |