Toyota Matrix (2006) vs. Kia Soul (2018) Specs

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2006 Toyota Matrix and 2018 Kia Soul Specifications

Model Year	2006	2018
Model	Toyota Matrix	Kia Soul
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	6-speed manual	7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	101.2 in	1.2 in
Length	171.3 in	163.0 in	8.3 in
Width	69.9 in	70.9 in	-1 in
Height	61.6 in	63.5 in	-1.9 in
Curb Weight	2800 lb.	3232 lb.	-432 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	14.2 gal.	-1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.6 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.5 in	-2.3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	53.2 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	40.9 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	39.5 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	54.7 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	49.3 in	-1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	39.1 in	-2.8 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	80 in (over 2 rows)	-1.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.8 ft³	24.2 ft³	-2.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.2 ft³	61.3 ft³	-8.1 ft³

2006 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
2005	4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review

2006 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

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