| Model Year | 2013 | 2008 | |
| Model | Toyota Matrix | Volvo XC70 | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 110.8 in | -8.4 in |
| Length | 171.9 in | 190.5 in | -18.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 75.8 in | -6.3 in |
| Height | 61.4 in | 63.1 in | -1.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3140 lb. | 4092 lb. | -952 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.5 in | 38.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.4 in | -4.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.3 in | 54.8 in | -2.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 41.9 in | -0.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.6 in | 56.5 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 43.7 in | 55.1 in | -11.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.2 in | 34.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 1.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 19.8 ft3 | 33.3 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.5 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -10.6 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Toyota Matrix.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo XC70.