| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo C70 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,582 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,836 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,720 kg | 1,424 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 50 L | 12 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 | 362 L | 561 L | -199 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 | 1,741 L | 11.8 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2008 Volvo C70.
| 2011 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 |
| 2011 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 |