Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Spectra | Toyota Matrix | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@6000 184 Nm@4500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,341 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,735 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,471 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,320 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 55 L | 50 L | 5 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,029 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,400 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,331 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,087 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 998 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,369 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 899 mm | 919 mm | -20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,986 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 518 L | 561 L | -43 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,495 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2006 Kia Spectra.
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 |