| Model Year | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.4 in | -2 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 183.3 in | -11.4 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.0 in | -0.5 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 57.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 2859 lb. | 6 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.2 in | -1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 0.0 in | 52.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 53.6 in | -1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 0.0 in | 43.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 38.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 4.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 45.8 ft3 |
| 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 2015 Volkswagen Jetta.