| Model Year | 2000 | 2005 | |
| Model | Volkswagen New Beetle | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Total Legroom | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in (over 1 rows) | 0 in |
| 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2000 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Because of the shape of the car there is quite a bit of headroom and my friends who are well over 6' feel comfortable driving and sitting in the passenger seat in this car. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
| 2000 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2000 | 2dr Hatch 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There is no room in the backseat. Adults cannot sit there comfortably although it works well for small children in carseats. see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 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 |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seats are comfortable on a long trip see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2005 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
A very strange relationship between steering wheel, pedals, and seat. A telescoping wheel would have greatly helped, but it was not offered. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2004 | 4dr Hatch 173-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
It is really too small for adults for more than a couple of hours. No rear armrest either. Door panels were hard plastic. see full Toyota Matrix review |