Model Year | 2012 | 2017 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Nissan Sentra | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 188 hp@5600 177 lb-ft@1600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 182.1 in | -10.2 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 69.3 in | 0.2 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 58.9 in | 2.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3140 lb. | 3076 lb. | 64 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 39.4 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 50.9 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.5 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.7 in | 2.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.9 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 50.1 in | -6.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 37.4 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 15.1 ft3 | 46.4 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 |
2017 Nissan Sentra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Different people are shaped and sized differently and so will have different impressions of a given car seat. I found the Nissan Sentra's revised seats uncomfortable. A power lumbar adjustment has been added. But this was of no use, as even when minimized the lumbar bulge is overly prominent for my back. I drove with my upper back off the seat. I've had a similar problem with the seats in some small Hondas, but the seats in the new Civic fit me well. see full Nissan Sentra review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Nissan Sentra.