Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen CC | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.7 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 188.9 in | -6.4 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 73.0 in | -4 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 55.8 in | 1 in |
Curb Weight | 3430 lb. | 3854 lb. | -424 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.4 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.6 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 36.6 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.7 in | 0.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.3 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 13.0 ft3 | 2 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 |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Press reviews have talked about this. Great shape, and the pleather is comfy (not on hot summer days). see full Volkswagen CC review |
2012 Volkswagen CC Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
legroom is great but headroom is tight for over 6 foot see full Volkswagen CC review |