Mazda Mazda3 (2016) vs. Saab 9-3 (2010) Specs

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2016 Mazda Mazda3 and 2010 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Model Year	2016	2010
Model	Mazda Mazda3	Saab 9-3
Engine	2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 184 hp@5700 185 lb-ft@3250	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	105.3 in	1 in
Length	180.3 in	182.5 in	-2.2 in
Width	70.7 in	69.0 in	1.7 in
Height	57.3 in	56.8 in	0.5 in
Curb Weight	3001 lb.	3230 lb.	-229 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	16.4 gal.	-3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.6 in	38.9 in	-0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.2 in	56.3 in	0.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.5 in	0.0 in	55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.3 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.5 in	37.0 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.4 in	55.1 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.8 in	35.1 in	0.7 in
Total Legroom	78 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	0.6 in
Cargo Volume	12.4 ft³	15.0 ft³	-2.6 ft³

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2010 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

2010 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

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