Model Year | 2009 | 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 | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 171.9 in | 8.5 in |
Width | 72.3 in | 69.5 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 55.1 in | 61.4 in | -6.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3792 lb. | 3140 lb. | 652 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 3.2 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 | 12.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -48.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 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 |