Model Year | 2010 | 2019 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,700 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,641 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,228 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 53 L | -3 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 986 mm | -985 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,425 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 953 mm | 45 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,298 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 907 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,979 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 433 L | 128 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 15.3 | -14.3 L |
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 |
2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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