Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Borrego | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 114.0 in | -11.6 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 192.1 in | -20.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 75.4 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 71.3 in | -9.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 4248 lb. | -1383 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.6 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 60.2 in | -6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 57.1 in | -4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.7 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.0 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 59.1 in | -6.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 56.1 in | -12.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.7 in | -55.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.9 in | -44.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.9 in | -32.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 112 in (over 3 rows) | -34.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 19.8 | 49.3 ft3 | -29.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 97.6 ft3 | -36.1 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Borrego Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room for all of the kids and their booster seats. see full Kia Borrego review |