Model Year | 2011 | 2006 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Nissan Altima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,799 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,884 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,471 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,379 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 76 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,430 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,346 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,115 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 955 mm | 43 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,422 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 925 mm | -6 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,040 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 442 L | 119 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 15.6 | -14.6 L |
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 |
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 |