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Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Honda Element | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 101.4 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 169.9 in | 13.3 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 71.6 in | -2.2 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 70.4 in | -9.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3320 lb. | 3433 lb. | -113 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 43.3 in | -4.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 57.1 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.0 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.2 in | 2.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.6 in | -47.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 39.1 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 25.1 ft3 | 4.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 74.6 ft3 | -2.3 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2009 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Honda Element.