Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 2dr Convertible | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 101.5 in | 3.8 in |
Length | 182.4 in | 174.1 in | 8.3 in |
Width | 69.3 in | 70.5 in | -1.2 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 56.9 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 3508 lb. | 22 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.1 in | 38.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 54.7 in | 1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 41.7 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 44.7 in | 41.5 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.3 in | 32.5 in | -0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 73.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.4 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 1.9 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 Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |