Model Year | 2011 | 2008 | |
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 |
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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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Saab 9-3.
2008 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 266-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
The third row seating is only good for small children. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |