| Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
| Model | Volvo XC90 | Toyota Matrix | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 112.6 in | 102.4 in | 10.2 in |
| Length | 188.9 in | 171.9 in | 17 in |
| Width | 74.7 in | 69.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 61.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 4330 lb. | 2865 lb. | 1465 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 7.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.3 in | 53.3 in | 5 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.4 in | 52.3 in | 3.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in | 41.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 39.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 52.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 43.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 36.2 in | -1.6 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 35.5 in | 0.0 in | 35.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 30.1 in | 0.0 in | 30.1 in |
| Total Legroom | 105.7 in (over 3 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | 27.9 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 8.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | -11 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 43.3 ft3 | 19.8 | 23.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.1 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
| 2006 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2006 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
7 passenger capacity. see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2005 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 268hp 2.9L I6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front leather seating is very comfortable. Having the heated front seats in twe winter allows for quick comfort. The multi adjustable seating for both driver and passenger allows for each to set seats to their liking then set in the memory location see full Volvo XC90 review |
| 2012 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 |
| 2012 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 |