Model Year | 2012 | 2009 | |
Model | Volvo C30 | Toyota Matrix | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 167.4 in | 171.9 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 70.2 in | 69.5 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.0 in | 61.4 in | -4.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3211 lb. | 2865 lb. | 346 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.5 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.3 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 52.3 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.3 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 52.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 43.7 in | -2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.2 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 20.2 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Toyota Matrix.