| Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
| Model | Volvo S60 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | |||
| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 102.4 in | 4.5 in |
| Length | 180.2 in | 171.9 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 71.4 in | 69.5 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 61.4 in | -5.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 2865 lb. | 528 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 53.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 52.3 in | -3.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 41.6 in | 1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.3 in | -1.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 43.7 in | 11.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -5.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -47.6 ft3 |
| 2009 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
| 2010 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 |
| 2010 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 |