Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Scion tC | Volvo S80 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.6 in | -5.3 in |
Length | 174.0 in | 191.0 in | -17 in |
Width | 69.1 in | 73.3 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 55.7 in | 58.8 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2905 lb. | 3800 lb. | -895 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.6 in | 37.8 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.3 in | 57.4 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.2 in | 54.8 in | -1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.3 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 50.0 in | 56.3 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 47.3 in | 54.7 in | -7.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.6 in | 35.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | -2.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 35.4 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 20.5 ft3 |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Actual adults can sit in it comfortably see full Scion tC review |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample width; able to find comfortable driving position even without telescoping steering wheel. see full Scion tC review |
2005 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat fabric is very rough and stains are unusually difficult to remove, but the fabric is at least durable. Rear seat is split folding, and also reclines. Rear seat is actually usable (have a child seat installed back there), panoramic moonroof is nice. see full Scion tC review |
2006 Scion tC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Ample room, but difficult to exit from rear seat. see full Scion tC review |
2009 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |