Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Cruze | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 98 kW@6000 174 Nm@4200 |
turbocharged 1.4L I4 DOHC-4v 103 kW@4900 201 Nm@1850 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,597 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,796 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,363 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 59 L | -9 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 998 mm | -997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,074 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 963 mm | 35 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 899 mm | 20 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,974 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 425 L | 136 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 15.0 | -14 L |
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 |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | The old Chevrolet Cruze, like the Ford Focus, had a rear seat on the tight side even by compact sedan standards. According to the specs, the new one has only gained a few tenths of legroom. But the improvement feels much larger. Chevrolet claims that rear knee room (not a standard spec) has increased by two inches, and this aligns much better with my perceptions. Some competitors, including the Honda Civic, continue to offer more rear seat space. But the new Cruze's back seat could be the most comfortable in the class for two average-sized men. With a position well above the floor, the rear seat cushion provides much better thigh support than the typical sedan, much less the typical compact sedan. The Civic has a lower rear cushion and insufficient foot space under its front seats, squandering its on-paper legroom advantage. Up front the Cruze has comfortable seats (though, like those in the Civic, without adjustable lumbar support) but shoulder room typical of a compact car. The Civic has two more inches of shoulder room and feels more like a midsize sedan in the front seat. Both cars have good driving positions with reasonably compact instrument panels. In L and LS trim, the new Cruze has a 14.9-cubic-foot trunk, nearly identical to that of the new Civic and about as large as you'll find in the class. But the LT and Premier have a compact spare tire that reduces cargo volume to 13.6 cubic feet. Still pretty good. Next year both cars will also be available as hatchbacks. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Cruze's rear seat is among the tightest in a compact sedan, and the diesel engine doesn't affect this. Though rear seat headroom is abundant, adults will feel a bit cramped even behind a driver of average height. The Jetta's rear seat has a little less headroom but far more legroom. So the best option depends on whether your rear seat passengers have long legs or long torsos. see full Chevrolet Cruze review |
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