| Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,530 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 3,975 mm | 4,351 mm | -1 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,651 mm | 1,565 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,253 kg | 1,215 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 50 L | 0 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,082 mm | 1,031 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,326 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,240 mm | 1,313 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,077 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 1,021 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,331 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,209 mm | 1,214 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 902 mm | 922 mm | -20 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 323 L | 617 L | -294 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,645 L | 1,506 L | 0 L |
| 2010 Nissan cube Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Unparalleled rear seat room and comfort in this car for passengers. Should be among the easier cars of this size to put a baby seat into the back, if we have children. Our (longer and lower) 2004 Sentra paled in comparison of back seat usability. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2010 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
Adults can sit there in comfort. see full Nissan cube review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.8L I4 CVT FWD |
SEATS ARE COMFY FOR LONG TRIPS. DO NOT BEAT THE HELL OUT OF YOU. see full Nissan cube 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 |