| Model Year | 2021 | 2011 | |
| Model | Kia Sorento | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 102.4 in | 8.4 in |
| Length | 189.0 in | 171.9 in | 17.1 in |
| Width | 74.8 in | 69.5 in | 5.3 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 61.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3715 lb. | 2865 lb. | 850 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.7 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 40.5 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.0 in | 53.3 in | 5.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.5 in | 52.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 39.3 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 52.6 in | 5.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.0 in | 43.7 in | 11.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 41.7 in | 36.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 36.8 in | 0.0 in | 36.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 53.0 in | 0.0 in | 53 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 42.5 in | 0.0 in | 42.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 29.6 in | 0.0 in | 29.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 112.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 34.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 45.0 ft3 | 19.8 | 25.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.5 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2021 Kia Sorento.
| 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 |