Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6700 140 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 91.7 in | 13.6 in |
Length | 182.4 in | 157.3 in | 25.1 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 67.7 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 49.0 in | 7.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 2527 lb. | 1003 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 12.7 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 37.4 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 53.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.6 in | -50.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 43.1 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 0.0 in | 37 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 0.0 in | 44.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 0.0 in | 32.3 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 30.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 |
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 |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
2012 | The first con is the obvious one, and a deal killer for many people. While the FR-S has a barely usable rear seat, the MX-5 Miata has none at all. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Convertible 167-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual RWD |
not for a large peron see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review |