Toyota Matrix (2011) vs. Hyundai Kona (2018) Specs

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2011 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Hyundai Kona Specifications

Model Year	2011	2018
Model	Toyota Matrix	Hyundai Kona
Engine	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@5500 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	102.4 in	0 in
Length	171.9 in	164.0 in	7.9 in
Width	69.5 in	70.9 in	-1.4 in
Height	61.4 in	61.0 in	0.4 in
Curb Weight	3065 lb.	3043 lb.	22 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	13.2 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.5 in	39.6 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.3 in	55.5 in	-2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.3 in	53.3 in	-1 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.6 in	41.5 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.3 in	37.8 in	1.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.5 in	-1.9 in
Hip Room, Row 2	43.7 in	52.2 in	-8.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.2 in	34.6 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	76.1 in (over 2 rows)	1.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	19.8 ft³	19.2 ft³	0.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.5 ft³	45.8 ft³	15.7 ft³

2011 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

2011 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

2018 Hyundai Kona Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Hyundai packaged the Kona fairly efficiently, but only so much was possible given the crossover's compact exterior dimensions. At 5-9 I can barely sit behind someone else my height, my knees nearly touching the front seat back. Put taller people in the front seats, and the rear seat would become viable only for small adults and children. The Honda HR-V has a much roomier rear seat (but much less comfortable front seats, at least for me, as their headrests jut too far forward). Most other competitors fall between the two. One exception: the Mazda CX-3 has an even tighter rear seat than the Kona. For those who fit, the Kona's rear seat is mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Hyundai Kona review

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