Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Nissan LEAF | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 171.3 in | 175.0 in | -3.7 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 61.6 in | 61.0 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 2679 lb. | 3366 lb. | -687 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 41.2 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.4 in | -1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 51.7 in | 51.5 in | 0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.8 in | 42.1 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 37.3 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 52.5 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.8 in | 50.0 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.3 in | 31.1 in | 5.2 in |
Total Legroom | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 73.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 21.8 ft3 | 14.5 ft3 | 7.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 53.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 53.2 ft3 |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |
2012 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |