Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Mitsubishi Lancer | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.7 in | -1.3 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 180.4 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.4 in | 0.1 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 59.7 in | 1.7 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 2977 lb. | -112 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.5 gal. | -2.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.6 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.8 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 54.3 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 54.1 in | -10.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 35.9 in | 0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 46.6 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2011 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 |
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
These seats desperately need more lumbar support. They're okay in short distances, but I really want the Recaros from the Evo a few hours in. Stronger side bolsters would be nice for hoon duty, too. see full Mitsubishi Lancer review |