Saab 9-3 (2006) vs. Subaru Forester (2016) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-3 and 2016 Subaru Forester Specifications

Model Year	2006	2016
Model	Saab 9-3	Subaru Forester
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 221 lb-ft@2500	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	103.9 in	1.4 in
Length	183.2 in	180.9 in	2.3 in
Width	69.4 in	70.7 in	-1.3 in
Height	60.6 in	66.4 in	-5.8 in
Curb Weight	3175 lb.	3624 lb.	-449 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	15.9 gal.	0.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	41.4 in	-2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	43.0 in	-0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.8 in	-2.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	56.5 in	-1.4 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	38.0 in	-2.9 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-3.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.7 ft³	34.4 ft³	-4.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.3 ft³	74.7 ft³	-2.4 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saab 9-3

2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very, very confortable seats. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Particularly comfortable for tall drivers see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of shoulder and leg room. Seats are deep enough. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat was firm and comfortable in recent 3 hour rides. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saabs have had great seats forever. Nothing has changed... nice and firm, perfect bolstering. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can drive this car further than any other car I have driven and still be comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Big seats that support long legged people, and comfortable on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Mulii adjustable power seat with very soft leather. The side support could be a bit better. I loved the soport seats but they are only offered on the V6 model which is much more thirsty. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	gret seats, everything within reach see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	wrap around comfortable seats see full Saab 9-3 review

2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seemed narrow and cramped. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	not bad for a convertible but if you regularly have more than 2 passengers rear seat is tight to get in and out with top up. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	a bit tight, but comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My right foot was always getting stuck under the dash. Other than that, it was fine. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seat legroom is a little tight, but headroom is more than sufficient. Seats in general are very comfortable. see full Saab 9-3 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very tight, especially behind tall driver. see full Saab 9-3 review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2016 Subaru Forester

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	I'm 6'3" and often don't fit comfortable in vehicles. I found this had a very nice amount of front seat room. The center console tends to stay out of the way as well, some newer designs have the center stack moving into where my right knee would be. It's a very noticeable improvement over my previous 2009 Escape. I actually found the Forester more comfortable for me than the Outback. I was expecting the opposite. see full Subaru Forester review
2015	4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 CVT AWD	After looking at Explorer's, I was surprised how much more room the Forester had in the back seat. Granted it doesn't have a third row, but if you don't need a 3rd row, the Forester is hard to beat in this segment for rear seat room. We can put a forward facing child seat in the back, move the front seat up a about 2 inches from all the way back and there's still plenty of front passenger room and my 1.5 year old son can't kick the back of the seat. see full Subaru Forester review

2016 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L H4 8-speed shiftable CVT AWD	- Terrible front seat support - The cushions are too short - It's not noticeable on a test drive right away. I would not have bought the car! Test drive extensively! - Surfaces where your elbows would lay are too hard - I purchased foam pads to make it feel better. - Tall drivers like myself will struggle with the telescoping wheel's short extension range. - It is hard to get into a fully comfortable driving position. The memory seats in the XT help somewhat by retaining your seat settings if moved. - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this twice - Front seat cushions are too short - Yes I said this THREE times! Subaru are you listening? The front seat cushions are WAY TOO SHORT! see full Subaru Forester review

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