Model Year | 2012 | 2013 | |
Model | Toyota Matrix | Volvo C30 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.9 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 171.9 in | 167.4 in | 4.5 in |
Width | 69.5 in | 70.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 61.4 in | 57.0 in | 4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 2865 lb. | 3211 lb. | -346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.2 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.6 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 53.1 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.4 in | 2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 47.0 in | 5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 41.5 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 33.9 in | 2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 12.9 ft3 | 6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 | 41.3 ft3 |
2012 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 |
2012 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 |
2013 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 6-speed manual FWD |
The front seats are wonderful. I tend to get stiff and sore when I sit too long in a car, especially my old VW GTI and our other VW Passat wagon. These seats in the C30 are very comfortable and I felt good getting out after a long drive. see full Volvo C30 review |