Model Year | 2011 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Chevrolet Traverse | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@6300 266 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 118.9 in | -13.6 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 205.0 in | -21.8 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 78.4 in | -9 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 70.4 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3520 lb. | 5066 lb. | -1546 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 22.0 gal. | -5.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 62.0 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 59.1 in | -59.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.3 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.4 in | -2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 61.3 in | -6.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 57.8 in | -57.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 36.8 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.6 in | -57.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 111.3 in (over 3 rows) | -33.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 24.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.7 | 68.8 ft3 | -39.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 116.4 ft3 | -44.1 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Saab 9-3.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.