| Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
| Model | Honda Civic | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Length | 176.7 in | 171.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 61.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2628 lb. | 2865 lb. | -237 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 40.5 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.9 in | 52.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 39.3 in | -1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 43.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.0 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -49.5 ft3 |
| 2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 197-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats fit me perfectly. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2011 Honda Civic Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Coupe 140-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Rear seat was a bit tight for adults, in hindsight we should have bought the Accord. see full Honda Civic review |
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |