Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen Passat | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 106.7 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 182.5 in | 188.2 in | -5.7 in |
Width | 69.0 in | 71.7 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3230 lb. | 3344 lb. | -114 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.4 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 55.7 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 41.4 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.6 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 37.7 in | -2.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.0 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 | 0.8 ft3 |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Great seats. Very supportive of back and upper thighs. Don't have tightness in shoulders and neck anymore on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2009 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 |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The seats are very comfortable, but those with longer legs (especially thighs) might have trouble getting in a comfortable position. Tall drivers may find some awkwardness with all around reach. I.E. The steering wheel doesn't telescope far enough f see full Saab 9-3 review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD |
No space. see full Saab 9-3 review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |