Honda Odyssey (2015) vs. Saab 9-3 (2008) Specs

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2015 Honda Odyssey and 2008 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2008
Model	Honda Odyssey	Saab 9-3
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	4dr Minivan, ext.	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	118.1 in	105.3 in	12.8 in
Length	202.9 in	183.2 in	19.7 in
Width	79.2 in	69.4 in	9.8 in
Height	68.4 in	60.6 in	7.8 in
Curb Weight	4396 lb.	3320 lb.	1076 lb.
Fuel Capacity	21.0 gal.	16.4 gal.	4.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	38.9 in	0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	64.4 in	56.3 in	8.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	58.2 in	0.0 in	58.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.9 in	42.3 in	-1.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.5 in	37.0 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	63.5 in	55.1 in	8.4 in
Hip Room, Row 2	66.1 in	0.0 in	66.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	40.9 in	35.1 in	5.8 in
Headroom, Row 3	38.0 in	0.0 in	38 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	60.9 in	0.0 in	60.9 in
Hip Room, Row 3	48.4 in	0.0 in	48.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	42.4 in	0.0 in	42.4 in
Total Legroom	124.2 in (over 3 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	46.8 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	38.4 ft³	29.7 ft³	8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	93.1 ft³	29.7	63.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	148.5 ft³	72.3 ft³	76.2 ft³

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Honda Odyssey

2015 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2014	I test a large crossover and think, "This third-row seat isn't bad." Then I drive a minivan and marvel at home much roomier it is inside than even the roomiest crossovers. This advantage increases the farther back in the vehicle you sit. Back in the third row, it's simply no contest. Among minivans, the Odyssey is the roomiest of the bunch. It's the only minivan with over 40 inches of legroom in each of its three rows. Total up the differences in the official specs, and the Toyota Sienna comes up nearly ten inches short (though the difference doesn't seem nearly so large in reality, maybe an inch or two). A Chrysler Town & Country? Over fourteen inches. A Toyota Highlander crossover has legroom specs similar to the Chrysler minivan, but its third row feels much more cramped. Moral of the story: don't trust the specs, sit in the cars yourself. In cabin breadth, the official specs have the Odyssey about equal to the Town & Country and a little narrower than the Sienna, but subjectively both the Honda and the Toyota feel broader and more open than the Chrysler. Then there's access to the rear rows. The feature most associated with minivans, their sliding side doors, are easier to open in tight parking spaces and provide a much larger opening. In terms of seat comfort, the Odyssey falls a little short of the Sienna, if only because it doesn't offer lounge chair-like legrests in the second row. Then again, for anyone over five feet tall to use these in the Toyota the second row seat must be slid back so far as to render the third row unusable. Either minivan has more comfortable second-row seats than most crossovers, including the Highlander, and third-row comfort is simply no contest. The Chrysler's second row seats aren't as comfortable, as they are more thinly constructed to enable them to fold beneath the floor. The Odyssey, Sienna, and Highlander can each be equipped to carry eight passengers (though the lounge seats in the Sienna eliminate one spot, and the three in the third row of the Highlander best have short legs). The Chrysler minivans can only seat seven. see full Honda Odyssey review

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saab 9-3

2008 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Great seats! see full Saab 9-3 review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	Great seats. Very supportive of back and upper thighs. Don't have tightness in shoulders and neck anymore on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can drive this car further than any other car I have driven and still be comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very, very confortable seats. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat was firm and comfortable in recent 3 hour rides. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Particularly comfortable for tall drivers see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of shoulder and leg room. Seats are deep enough. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saabs have had great seats forever. Nothing has changed... nice and firm, perfect bolstering. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Big seats that support long legged people, and comfortable on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review

2008 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Limited knee room in front with rear facing car seat behind. see full Saab 9-3 review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD	The seats are very comfortable, but those with longer legs (especially thighs) might have trouble getting in a comfortable position. Tall drivers may find some awkwardness with all around reach. I.E. The steering wheel doesn't telescope far enough f see full Saab 9-3 review
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD	No space. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	not bad for a convertible but if you regularly have more than 2 passengers rear seat is tight to get in and out with top up. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seemed narrow and cramped. see full Saab 9-3 review

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