Toyota Matrix (2008) vs. Volvo XC70 (2007) Specs

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2008 Toyota Matrix and 2007 Volvo XC70 Specifications

Model Year	2008	2007
Model	Toyota Matrix	Volvo XC70
Engine	1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 126 hp@6000 122 lb-ft@4200	turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 208 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Hatch	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	102.4 in	108.8 in	-6.4 in
Length	171.3 in	186.3 in	-15 in
Width	69.9 in	73.2 in	-3.3 in
Height	61.6 in	61.5 in	0.1 in
Curb Weight	2679 lb.	3699 lb.	-1020 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	-4.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	39.3 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	56.2 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	51.7 in	55.0 in	-3.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.8 in	42.6 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.9 in	0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.6 in	55.9 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	47.8 in	54.8 in	-7 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	35.2 in	1.1 in
Total Legroom	78.1 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	0.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.8 ft³	37.4 ft³	-15.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	53.2 ft³	71.4 ft³	-18.2 ft³

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review

2008 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review
2007	4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review

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