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Nissan Sentra (2006) vs. Toyota Matrix (2011) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Nissan Sentra and 2011 Toyota Matrix specs.

2006 Nissan Sentra and 2011 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2006 2011  
Model Nissan Sentra Toyota Matrix  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 99.8 in 102.4 in -2.6 in
Length 177.5 in 171.9 in 5.6 in
Width 67.3 in 69.5 in -2.2 in
Height 55.5 in 61.4 in -5.9 in
Curb Weight 2513 lb. 2865 lb. -352 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 39.9 in 40.5 in -0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 52.5 in 53.3 in -0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1 52.1 in 52.3 in -0.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.6 in 41.6 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 39.3 in -2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.6 in 52.6 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 52.3 in 43.7 in 8.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.7 in 36.2 in -2.5 in
Total Legroom 75.3 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) -2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 11.6 ft3 19.8 ft3 -8.2 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 11.6 ft3 61.5 ft3 -49.9 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Nissan Sentra

2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
6-speed manual FWD
these seats are great they have lots of room not to mention back support and side bolsters see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.0L I4
CVT FWD
Seats are hard. Headrest forces your head to bend too far forward. Sculpted seat backs forces your shoulders too far forward from your spine. see full Nissan Sentra review
2006 4dr Sedan 126-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
With the front seats all the way back, children can barely fit their legs behind the seats. see full Nissan Sentra review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Toyota Matrix

2011 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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