Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Kia Niro | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.3 in | -1 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 171.5 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 71.1 in | -1.7 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 60.4 in | 0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3320 lb. | 3106 lb. | 214 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.0 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.7 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 55.2 in | -0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.3 in | -48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.4 in | -2.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 19.4 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 54.5 ft3 | 17.8 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 |
2018 Kia Niro Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2017 | The Kia Niro's compact exterior dimensions somehow contain plentiful headroom and legroom in both rows. Beyond the measurements, the rear seat is positioned at an unusually comfortable height, affording both excellent leg support and an open view forward over the front seats. see full Kia Niro review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Kia Niro.