| Model Year | 2011 | 2023 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Subaru WRX | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,672 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,366 mm | 4,643 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,765 mm | 1,826 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,560 mm | 1,468 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,300 kg | 1,496 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 50 L | 63 L | -13 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 1,011 mm | 0 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,328 mm | 1,374 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,095 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 932 mm | 66 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,336 mm | 1,412 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,110 mm | 1,252 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 919 mm | 927 mm | -8 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,022 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 561 L | 354 L | 207 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,741 L | 12.5 | -11.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Subaru WRX.