Model Year | 2007 | 2014 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 221 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5300 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Convertible | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 100.0 in | 5.3 in |
Length | 182.4 in | 168.4 in | 14 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 71.2 in | -1.9 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 58.0 in | -1.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 3274 lb. | 256 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 39.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.3 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 43.1 in | 1.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 31.4 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.4 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 5.3 ft3 |
2007 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 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 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 |
Big seats that support long legged people, and comfortable on long drives. 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 |
Very, very confortable seats. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
comfortable can sit in it all day 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 |
2007 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
No space. 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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Seemed narrow and cramped. 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 |
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 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
a bit tight, but comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review |