Model Year | 2016 | 2012 | |
Model | Honda Accord | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 102.4 in | 6.9 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 171.9 in | 20.6 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.4 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3170 lb. | 2865 lb. | 305 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.1 in | 40.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 53.3 in | 5.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 52.3 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.5 in | 41.6 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.6 in | 3.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 43.7 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.2 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 3.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -45.7 ft3 |
2016 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan 278-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD |
There is not quite enough adjustment in the front seat for me. I feel there is an un-natural curve in the front seat that I can't remove with the lumbar support. I sit on a folded towel to get the curve of the seat in the right place for my back. I'm 5'11" if that puts it into perspective for you. The steering wheel should telescope out more for optimal arm position and the orientation of the HUGE speedometer makes it get chopped in half by the steering wheel. No digital speedo readout on this model. Note that the touring gauges are a little different than the standard V6. see full Honda Accord 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 |