Acura RL (2006) vs. Saab 9-3 (2011) Specs

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2006 Acura RL and 2011 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2011
Model	Acura RL	Saab 9-3
Engine	3.5L V6 OHC-4v 290 hp@6200 256 lb-ft@5000	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	110.2 in	105.3 in	4.9 in
Length	193.6 in	182.5 in	11.1 in
Width	72.2 in	69.0 in	3.2 in
Height	57.1 in	56.8 in	0.3 in
Curb Weight	4012 lb.	3430 lb.	582 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.4 gal.	16.4 gal.	3 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.5 in	38.9 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	58.5 in	56.3 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.2 in	37.0 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.1 in	55.1 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.0 in	0.0 in	54 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.3 in	35.1 in	1.2 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	1.3 in
Cargo Volume	13.1 ft³	15.0 ft³	-1.9 ft³

2006 Acura RL Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	A little tight up front especially when compared to the M35 which is very roomy. see full Acura RL review
2007	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Again, tight when compared to the M35. see full Acura RL review

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