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 | 2,601 mm | 2,570 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,140 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,801 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,600 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,390 kg | 1,306 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 54 L | -4 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,410 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 1,003 mm | 997 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 993 mm | -74 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,032 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 685 L | -124 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 1,736 L | 0 L |
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 |