Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S80 | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.6 in | 102.4 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 191.0 in | 171.9 in | 19.1 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 69.5 in | 3.8 in |
Height | 58.8 in | 61.4 in | -2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3800 lb. | 2865 lb. | 935 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.5 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 53.3 in | 4.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 52.3 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 41.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.3 in | 39.3 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.3 in | 52.6 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.7 in | 43.7 in | 11 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.0 in | 36.2 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.9 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -4.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.9 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | -46.6 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S80 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Good support for my back. see full Volvo S80 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Had heard that the seats of the car were amongst the most comfortable and they really are. Not to mention the adaptability to body contour, especially as I am on the bit healthier side. The control panel layout and other gadgets are aesthetically laid out see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Excellent lumbar support and almost infinate power adjustments help my probelms with episodic low back pain. see full Volvo S80 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 235-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The front seats are like sitting in a lazy boy. So comfortable on long trips and just a dream to drive. see full Volvo S80 review |
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 |