Model Year | 2008 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Soul | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.4 in | 2 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 162.2 in | 9.1 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 63.4 in | -1.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 2615 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.2 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 55.2 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 53.3 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 39.6 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 52.7 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 39.0 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 23.7 ft3 | -1.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 53.4 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
2008 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 |
2008 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 Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.