Saab 9-3 (2010) vs. Nissan Pathfinder (2012) Specs

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2010 Saab 9-3 and 2012 Nissan Pathfinder Specifications

Model Year	2010	2012
Model	Saab 9-3	Nissan Pathfinder
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500	5.6L V8 DOHC-4v 310 hp@5200 388 lb-ft@3400
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD w/low range
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	112.2 in	-6.9 in
Length	183.2 in	192.3 in	-9.1 in
Width	69.4 in	72.8 in	-3.4 in
Height	60.6 in	72.0 in	-11.4 in
Curb Weight	3520 lb.	5020 lb.	-1500 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	21.1 gal.	-4.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.0 in	-1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	58.3 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	42.4 in	-0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	40.0 in	-3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	58.4 in	-3.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.6 in	-57.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	34.2 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	57.1 in	-57.1 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.0 in	-44 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	28.1 in	-28.1 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	104.7 in (over 3 rows)	-27.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.7 ft³	16.5 ft³	13.2 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.7	49.2 ft³	-19.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.3 ft³	79.2 ft³	-6.9 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 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Adults will easily fit in both back rows if the second row is adjusted midway through its travel, but they won't be very comfortable. Total legroom for all three rows is a generous 114.7 inches, 3.4 more than in the larger GMC Acadia. But as in the Acadia, the second row seat is too low to provide adults with proper thigh support. The Ford Flex is the champ in this area, while the new Santa Fe also puts in a strong showing. The seat cushion itself feels more substantial than that in the Acadia, but the GMC can fit three people in the third row (as can the Pilot). Only two can sit back there in the Pathfinder. see full Nissan Pathfinder review

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