Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Nissan 350Z | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,649 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,366 mm | 4,313 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,765 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,560 mm | 1,323 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,515 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 76 L | -26 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 970 mm | -969 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,361 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,351 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,082 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 0 mm | 998 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 0 mm | 919 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,082 mm (over 1 row) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 193 L | 368 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 6.8 | -5.8 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 |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
lots of room in front seats see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 Nissan 350Z Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hatch 332-horsepower 3.7L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
It was a two seater, and I enjoy driving with people around. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2008 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
very cramped, not designed for very long rides. Not for tall people. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
NO rear seat, limited hatch space see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD |
There was no rear seat. see full Nissan 350Z review |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 306-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
There are no rear seats in this vehicle. Was considering a 2 seater, but wife was not impressed so obtaining approval from that quarter would have been difficult. see full Nissan 350Z review |