Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-3 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
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 | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 102.5 in | 2.8 in |
Length | 183.2 in | 174.3 in | 8.9 in |
Width | 69.4 in | 71.2 in | -1.8 in |
Height | 60.6 in | 66.3 in | -5.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3520 lb. | 3631 lb. | -111 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.4 gal. | 16.8 gal. | -0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 56.2 in | 0.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.3 in | 40.1 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 54.8 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 35.1 in | 35.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 29.7 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 29.7 | 23.0 ft3 | 6.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.3 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 16.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan.