Saab 9-3 (2010) vs. Toyota Matrix (2013) Specs

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2010 Saab 9-3 and 2013 Toyota Matrix Specifications

Model Year	2010	2013
Model	Saab 9-3	Toyota Matrix
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500	2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 158 hp@6000 162 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	102.4 in	2.9 in
Length	183.2 in	171.9 in	11.3 in
Width	69.4 in	69.5 in	-0.1 in
Height	60.6 in	61.4 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3320 lb.	3065 lb.	255 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	13.2 gal.	3.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	40.5 in	-1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	53.3 in	3 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	52.3 in	-52.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.6 in	0.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.3 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	52.6 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	43.7 in	-43.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.2 in	-1.1 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.8 in (over 2 rows)	-0.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.7 ft³	19.8 ft³	9.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.3 ft³	61.5 ft³	10.8 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

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