| Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Sedona | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6300 246 lb-ft@4500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 102.4 in | 16.5 in |
| Length | 202.0 in | 171.9 in | 30.1 in |
| Width | 78.1 in | 69.5 in | 8.6 in |
| Height | 69.3 in | 61.4 in | 7.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 4456 lb. | 3140 lb. | 1316 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.9 in | 40.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 63.2 in | 53.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 52.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 65.3 in | 52.6 in | 12.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 65.9 in | 43.7 in | 22.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 40.9 in | 36.2 in | 4.7 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 38.3 in | 0.0 in | 38.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 60.5 in | 0.0 in | 60.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 50.1 in | 0.0 in | 50.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 34.0 in | 0.0 in | 34 in |
| Total Legroom | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 38.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.2 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 80.1 ft3 | 19.8 | 60.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 141.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 80 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Sedona.
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |