Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.0 in | -7.6 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 190.7 in | -18.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 72.1 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.9 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3237 lb. | -372 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.0 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.3 in | -4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.7 in | -2.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 45.5 in | -3.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.7 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 54.5 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.7 in | 1.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 46.1 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Kia Optima.