| Model Year | 2010 | 2010 | |
| Model | Kia Sportage | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.5 in | 102.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Length | 171.3 in | 171.9 in | -0.6 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 66.7 in | 61.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3360 lb. | 167 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.7 in | 53.3 in | 3.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.6 in | 52.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 39.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.6 in | 43.7 in | 10.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 36.2 in | 1 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.6 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 66.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 5.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Kia Sportage.
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |