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Toyota Corolla (2011) vs. Toyota Matrix (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2011 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Toyota Matrix specs.

2011 Toyota Corolla and 2012 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year 2011 2012  
Model Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix  
Engine 1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
132 hp@6000
128 lb-ft@4200
1.8L I4
DOHC-4v
132 hp@6000
128 lb-ft@4200
 
Transmission 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 102.4 in 102.4 in 0 in
Length 178.7 in 171.9 in 6.8 in
Width 69.3 in 69.5 in -0.2 in
Height 57.7 in 61.4 in -3.7 in
Curb Weight 2745 lb. 2865 lb. -120 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.2 gal. 13.2 gal. 0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.8 in 40.5 in -1.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 54.8 in 53.3 in 1.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 53.0 in 52.3 in 0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1 41.7 in 41.6 in 0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.2 in 39.3 in -2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 54.6 in 52.6 in 2 in
Hip Room, Row 2 43.9 in 43.7 in 0.2 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.3 in 36.2 in 0.1 in
Total Legroom 78 in (over 2 rows) 77.8 in (over 2 rows) 0.2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 12.3 ft3 19.8 ft3 -7.5 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 12.3 ft3 61.5 ft3 -49.2 ft3

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

2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
I am 6 foot tall, 250 lbs and have plenty of room in the front seat. The driver's position holds me well and i do not feel like i am falling out of the seat when cornering. The passenger seat sits higher than i want, but there is plenty of room there as well. see full Toyota Corolla review
2011 Toyota Corolla Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
A tad too cramped. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Just not as comfortable as I would have liked. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Small and cram even for 5ft 6in male. Can pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla review
2010 4dr Sedan 132-horsepower 1.8L I4
4-speed automatic FWD
Since front seat feel cram at initial spacing it cause most front seat user to pull back seat for more comfort but makes back seat even less comfortable and cram. see full Toyota Corolla 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
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
2012 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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