Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Honda Accord | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,930 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,847 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,476 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,453 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 70 L | -20 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,052 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,478 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,080 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 978 mm | 20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,433 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,379 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 945 mm | -26 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,024 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 396 L | 165 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 14.0 | -13 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 |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Another reason I'm glad I got the EX model. The power lumbar on the drivers seat is my backs best friend. Even after 16 hour days and 1100 miles, my back is fine. Excellent seats! see full Honda Accord review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
6'4" and plenty of head and leg room. Leather seats and lumbar support fit me well. see full Honda Accord review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD |
Spacing is good, material use is comfortable. see full Honda Accord review |
2011 Honda Accord Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lumbar support is too aggressive, and it is non-adjustable in the LX model. I have gotten used to them, but they are nowhere near the same league as my previously owned Saabs and BMWs. see full Honda Accord review |