Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Rio | |
Engine | 1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 132 hp@6000 128 lb-ft@4200 |
1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 110 hp@6000 107 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 98.4 in | 4 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 158.1 in | 13.8 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 66.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.9 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2965 lb. | 2476 lb. | 489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.5 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 50.8 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.8 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.8 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.1 in | -0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 50.0 in | -6.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.3 in | 1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 11.9 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |