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Hyundai Elantra Touring (2011) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Hyundai Elantra Touring Toyota Matrix  
Engine 2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@6000
136 lb-ft@4600
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
132 hp@6000
128 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Wagon 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.3 in 102.4 in 3.9 in
Length 176.2 in 171.9 in 4.3 in
Width 69.5 in 69.5 in 0 in
Height 59.8 in 61.4 in -1.6 in
Curb Weight 2969 lb. 2865 lb. 104 lb.
Fuel Capacity 14.0 gal. 13.2 gal. 0.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 40.5 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 55.4 in 53.3 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.9 in 52.3 in 1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1 43.5 in 41.6 in 1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 39.4 in 39.3 in 0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.7 in 52.6 in 2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.6 in 43.7 in 8.9 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.4 in 36.2 in 0.2 in
Total Legroom 79.9 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 2.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 24.3 ft3 19.8 ft3 4.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 65.3 ft3 61.5 ft3 3.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring

2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2010 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2010 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
2011 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2012 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I definitely like the space in this car. I can have my front seat pretty far back and still fit in the back with no problem (I'm 6' 2"). It's nice and roomy. One thing I wish the back seats had was the ability to recline - it's either see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix

2012 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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