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2008 Suzuki SX4 and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
| Model | Suzuki SX4 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 143 hp@5800 136 lb-ft@3500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 98.4 in | 102.4 in | -4 in |
| Length | 163.9 in | 171.9 in | -8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.5 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 63.2 in | 61.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 2827 lb. | 3140 lb. | -313 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -2.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.6 in | 40.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.3 in | 0 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.0 in | 52.3 in | -1.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.6 in | -0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.5 in | 39.3 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 52.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 43.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.9 in | 36.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.3 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 16.0 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -3.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 51.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -9.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Suzuki SX4
| 2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Adults can sit back there without bending into a pretzel see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
It is what it is. I fit into the seat well. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Interior and cargo space are roomy for a compact car. Lots of head & leg room for front and back seats. Easy to get in and out of front seats. Trunk is big. For a small car that's easy to park there's plenty of interior space. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seat are ok,,, miss the feel of leather but something I can live with, plenty of leg room for me. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Seat is firm and I have enough head and leg room. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 Suzuki SX4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
I will say the rear seat was fairly comfortable although my hair was brushing up against the ceiling. Impossible to put 4 people in this car comfortably. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2009 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic 4WD |
Space behind rear seats unacceptable. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
| 2008 | 4dr Hatch 143-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual 4WD |
Not much leg room, even for average adults. see full Suzuki SX4 review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Toyota Matrix
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |
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