Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Honda CR-Z | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-4v 122 hp@6000 123 lb-ft@1000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 95.9 in | 6.5 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 160.6 in | 10.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 68.5 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 54.9 in | 6.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2756 lb. | 2690 lb. | 66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 36.9 in | 3.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 53.8 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.7 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 0.0 in | 39.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 0.0 in | 47.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 0.0 in | 36.3 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 42.7 in (over 1 rows) | 35.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | -3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 28.1 ft3 |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 Honda CR-Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 2dr Hatch 122-horsepower 1.5L I4 Hybrid 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
No rear seats in the US version, which greatly reduces passenger utility. However, the storage space is much bigger than many cars in the same price range. Driver and passenger seats are otherwise adequately comfortable. see full Honda CR-Z review |