Model Year | 2010 | 2016 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Hyundai Elantra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 145 hp@6500 130 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 179.1 in | -7.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 56.5 in | 4.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3140 lb. | 2818 lb. | 322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.8 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.9 in | -2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.5 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.8 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 52.7 in | -9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.1 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 14.8 ft3 | 46.7 ft3 |
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 2016 Hyundai Elantra.