Model Year | 2012 | 2015 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 174.8 in | -2.9 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 73.0 in | -3.5 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 64.4 in | -3 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3280 lb. | -415 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.1 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.7 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.4 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 49.1 in | -5.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.9 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | 6.9 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 |
2015 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |