Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Toyota Prius Prime | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 108.3 in | -3 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 181.1 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 55.9 in | 4.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3320 lb. | 3461 lb. | -141 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 10.6 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.3 in | 1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.7 in | -54.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 42.4 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.4 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.7 in | -51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.9 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 20.3 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 26.7 ft3 | 45.6 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Great seats. Very supportive of back and upper thighs. Don't have tightness in shoulders and neck anymore on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, but those with longer legs (especially thighs) might have trouble getting in a comfortable position. Tall drivers may find some awkwardness with all around reach. I.E. The steering wheel doesn't telescope far enough f see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
No space. see full Saab 9-3 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime.