| Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo C30 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,252 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,783 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,448 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,457 kg | 1,300 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 970 mm | 1,029 mm | 969 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,361 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,349 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 925 mm | 998 mm | -73 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,194 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,054 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 861 mm | 919 mm | -58 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 561 L | -196 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 572 L | 1,741 L | 571 L |
| 2012 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 |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent support for very long drives. Passengers in the rear say the same. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 2012 Volvo C30 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 2dr Hatch turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lack of leg room. This car is a two seater. see full Volvo C30 review |
| 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 |