| Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 102.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 171.3 in | 0 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 61.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3351 lb. | 2800 lb. | 551 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.2 in | 3.5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 51.7 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.8 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 47.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 1.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
| 2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
| 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 |