Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,590 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,862 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,730 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,852 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 50 L | 30 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,496 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,405 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,483 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,473 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 919 mm | -2 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,999 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 898 L | 561 L | 337 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,880 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
2008 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 262-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Plenty of room for my large frame. Seats are comfortable with adjustable lumbar support. see full Kia Sorento review |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |