Model Year | 2007 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,351 mm | 4,341 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,775 mm | 1,775 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,565 mm | 1,461 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,215 kg | 1,261 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 52 L | -2 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,031 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,351 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,313 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,062 mm | 1,100 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 975 mm | -974 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,214 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 922 mm | 889 mm | 33 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,984 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,989 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 617 L | 549 L | 68 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,506 L | 0 L | 1 L |
2007 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 |
2007 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 |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |