Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Nissan Altima | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.2 in | -7.8 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 192.3 in | -20.4 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.4 in | -0.9 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.9 in | 3.5 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3041 lb. | -176 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -6.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 40.8 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.3 in | -3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.0 in | -0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 43.9 in | -2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.6 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.0 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 54.5 in | -10.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 36.4 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 4.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 15.6 ft3 | 45.9 ft3 |
2010 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 |
2010 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 |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
People who get into the back seat rant and rave about how much room they have, even with my seat all the way back. see full Nissan Altima review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Big accommodating backseat. see full Nissan Altima review |
2006 Nissan Altima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
Cramp for a midsized sedan. see full Nissan Altima review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD |
front seat squirm!!!! many people have it and it annoys me. see full Nissan Altima review |