Model Year | 2012 | 2014 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6200 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 101.2 in | 1.2 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 163.0 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.9 in | -1.4 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 63.0 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3065 lb. | 2879 lb. | 186 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.2 gal. | -1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.5 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.2 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 40.9 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.7 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 49.3 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 39.1 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 24.2 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 61.3 ft3 | 0.2 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 Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | Volkswagen managed to package the e-Golf's 24-kWh battery pack so well that neither passenger nor cargo room is reduced. Kia didn't do as well with its 27-kWh pack, and the Soul EV has three fewer inches of rear legroom than the regular Soul as a result. Still, this leaves it with about as much rear legroom as the e-Golf, and more than you'll find in other compact EVs. If you want a compact EV with an adult-friendly back seat, these are the ones to get. Rear seat passengers don't get rear air vents in the Soul EV, but they can get seat heaters. The e-Golf has the vents but doesn't offer back row bun warmers. see full Kia Soul review |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | Excellent room both up front and in the backseat for tall people. Same as previous model see full Kia Soul review |
2014 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 0 | The front seat is every bit as uncomfortable as the previous model. No improvement here. A tall person will be more comfortable sitting in the rear seat. see full Kia Soul review |