| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volvo V50 | Toyota Matrix | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 169 kW@5000 320 Nm@1500 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 118 kW@6000 220 Nm@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,601 mm | 0 mm |
| Length | 4,521 mm | 4,366 mm | 0 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,765 mm | 0 mm |
| Height | 1,473 mm | 1,560 mm | 0 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,619 kg | 1,390 kg | 0 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 50 L | 10 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,029 mm | 987 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,402 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,328 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,057 mm | 1,057 mm | 0 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 968 mm | 998 mm | -30 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,374 mm | 1,336 mm | 0 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,288 mm | 1,110 mm | 0 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 874 mm | 919 mm | -45 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,930 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,976 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 362 L | 561 L | -199 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,252 L | 1,741 L | 0 L |
| 2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
| 2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 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 |