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

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

2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Hyundai Elantra Toyota Matrix  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
110 kW@6500
178 Nm@4700
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
118 kW@6000
220 Nm@4000
 
Transmission 6-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 2,700 mm 2,601 mm 0 mm
Length 4,529 mm 4,366 mm 0 mm
Width 1,775 mm 1,765 mm 0 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,560 mm 0 mm
Curb Weight 1,225 kg 1,424 kg 0 kg
Fuel Capacity 48 L 50 L -2 L
Headroom, Row 1 1,016 mm 1,029 mm 0 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1 1,420 mm 1,354 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 1 1,359 mm 1,328 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 1 1,107 mm 1,057 mm 0 mm
Headroom, Row 2 942 mm 998 mm -56 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2 1,392 mm 1,336 mm 0 mm
Hip Room, Row 2 1,339 mm 1,110 mm 0 mm
Legroom, Row 2 841 mm 919 mm -78 mm
Total Legroom 1,948 mm (over 2 rows) 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) 0 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum 419 L 561 L -142 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum 14.8 1,741 L 13.8

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

2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra 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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