| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Kia Borrego | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 102.4 in | 11.6 in |
| Length | 192.1 in | 171.3 in | 20.8 in |
| Width | 75.4 in | 69.9 in | 5.5 in |
| Height | 71.3 in | 61.6 in | 9.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4248 lb. | 2679 lb. | 1569 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 60.2 in | 53.2 in | 7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in | 51.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in | 39.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 59.1 in | 52.6 in | 6.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 47.8 in | 8.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 36.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.0 in | 0.0 in | 38 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 55.7 in | 0.0 in | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 44.9 in | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 32.9 in | 0.0 in | 32.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 33.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -9.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 49.3 ft3 | 21.8 | 27.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 97.6 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 44.4 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |