| Model Year | 2013 | 2006 | |
| Model | Volvo C70 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
1.8L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@7600 126 lb-ft@4400 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 102.4 in | 1.5 in |
| Length | 180.4 in | 171.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Width | 72.3 in | 69.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 55.1 in | 61.6 in | -6.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3837 lb. | 2800 lb. | 1037 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.2 in | 40.6 in | -2.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.6 in | 53.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.1 in | 51.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 39.8 in | -3.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 47.0 in | 52.6 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 47.8 in | -6.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.9 in | 36.3 in | -2.4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.8 ft3 | 21.8 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.8 ft3 | 53.2 ft3 | -40.4 ft3 |
| 2013 Volvo C70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 227hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great front seats, very comfortable. Minimal wind buffeting with the top down. Volvo offered an accessory wind blocker with this model but it's not necessary. Interior trim on the arm rests could be softer. My elbow gets sore resting on the hard plastic. I keep a small fleece pad in the car to solve this little issue. see full Volvo C70 review |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
a lot of place, even for tall people. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2005 | 4dr Hatch 130-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of room in rear seats while both front seats are being used, enough room for 5 adults. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
very uncomfortable and not ergonomic at all. especially with child sits. see full Toyota Matrix review |
| 2007 | 4dr Hatch 126-horsepower 1.8L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Were flat and didnt grip you well see full Toyota Matrix review |