Saab 9-3 (2011) vs. Volkswagen Routan (2009) Specs

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2011 Saab 9-3 and 2009 Volkswagen Routan Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Saab 9-3	Volkswagen Routan
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500	4.0L V6 OHC-4v 251 hp@6000 259 lb-ft@4200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Minivan, ext.
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	121.2 in	-15.9 in
Length	183.2 in	202.5 in	-19.3 in
Width	69.4 in	76.9 in	-7.5 in
Height	60.6 in	68.9 in	-8.3 in
Curb Weight	3320 lb.	4621 lb.	-1301 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	20.5 gal.	-4.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	39.8 in	-0.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	63.0 in	-6.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	40.6 in	1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	39.2 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	64.7 in	-9.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	36.3 in	-1.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.0 in	-62 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.8 in	-31.8 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	108.7 in (over 3 rows)	-31.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.7 ft³	32.3 ft³	-2.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	29.7	83.0 ft³	-53.3
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.3 ft³	141.0 ft³	-68.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Saab 9-3.

2009 Volkswagen Routan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2009	4dr Minivan, ext. 251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	we have the higher line SEL with Nappa leather seats, just the right amount of padding and thigh support for long trips see full Volkswagen Routan review

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