Model Year | 2010 | 2023 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Chevrolet Malibu | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
turbocharged 1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@5700 184 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,830 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,933 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,854 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,418 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 60 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 993 mm | -992 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,486 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 953 mm | 45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,356 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 968 mm | -49 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 445 L | 116 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 15.7 | -14.7 L |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Chevrolet Malibu.