| Model Year | 2010 | 2013 | |
| Model | Nissan cube | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 122 hp@5200 127 lb-ft@4800 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 99.6 in | 102.4 in | -2.8 in |
| Length | 156.5 in | 171.9 in | -15.4 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.5 in | -2.8 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 61.4 in | 3.6 in |
| Curb Weight | 2835 lb. | 2965 lb. | -130 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 40.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.2 in | 53.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 48.8 in | 52.3 in | -3.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 40.2 in | 39.3 in | 0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.4 in | 52.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.6 in | 43.7 in | 3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 36.2 in | -0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 0.1 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -8.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 58.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
| 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.