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 | 2,675 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,633 mm | 4,422 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,760 mm | 1,791 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,433 mm | 1,445 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,601 kg | 1,591 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 968 mm | 988 mm | -20 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,420 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,059 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 909 mm | 31 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,135 mm | 1,054 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 820 mm | 826 mm | -6 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,872 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,885 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 351 L | 187 L | 164 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.4 | 297 L | -284.6 |
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 |