Model Year | 2010 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 154 kW@5500 300 Nm@2500 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 125 kW@5700 240 Nm@4250 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,675 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,653 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,763 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,539 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,490 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 62 L | 55 L | 7 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 975 mm | 13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,430 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,074 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 968 mm | -28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,400 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 892 mm | 902 mm | -10 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,966 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 841 L | 929 L | -88 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 2,047 L | 1,894 L | 1 L |
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 Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |