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Saab 9-3 (2010) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Saab 9-3 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta specs.

2010 Saab 9-3 and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year 2010 2012  
Model Saab 9-3 Volkswagen Jetta  
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
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed automated manual  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 105.3 in 104.4 in 0.9 in
Length 182.5 in 182.2 in 0.3 in
Width 69.0 in 70.0 in -1 in
Height 56.8 in 57.2 in -0.4 in
Curb Weight 3230 lb. 3157 lb. 73 lb.
Fuel Capacity 16.4 gal. 14.5 gal. 1.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 38.2 in 0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.3 in 55.2 in 1.1 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.3 in 41.2 in 1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 37.1 in -0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 55.1 in 53.6 in 1.5 in
Legroom, Row 2 35.1 in 38.1 in -3 in
Total Legroom 77.4 in (over 2 rows) 79.3 in (over 2 rows) -1.9 in
Cargo Volume 15.0 ft3 15.5 ft3 -0.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Saab 9-3

2010 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review
 
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