Kia Soul (2021) vs. Toyota Matrix (2006) Specs

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2021 Kia Soul and 2006 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year	2021	2006
Model	Kia Soul	Toyota Matrix
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	102.4 in	0 in
Length	165.2 in	171.3 in	-6.1 in
Width	70.9 in	69.9 in	1 in
Height	63.0 in	61.6 in	1.4 in
Curb Weight	3036 lb.	2800 lb.	236 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.3 gal.	13.2 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.4 in	40.6 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.5 in	53.2 in	2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	51.7 in	-51.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.1 in	41.8 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	39.8 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.7 in	52.6 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	47.8 in	-47.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	36.3 in	2.5 in
Total Legroom	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	24.2 ft³	21.8 ft³	2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	62.1 ft³	53.2 ft³	8.9 ft³

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2006 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
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review

2006 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

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