Saab 9-3 (2006) vs. Volvo V60 (2015) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-3 and 2015 Volvo V60 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2015
Model	Saab 9-3	Volvo V60
Engine	turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 325 hp@6500 354 lb-ft@3000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	105.3 in	109.3 in	-4 in
Length	183.2 in	182.5 in	0.7 in
Width	69.4 in	73.4 in	-4 in
Height	60.6 in	58.4 in	2.2 in
Curb Weight	3385 lb.	3790 lb.	-405 lb.
Fuel Capacity	16.4 gal.	17.8 gal.	-1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	38.7 in	0.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.3 in	57.0 in	-0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.9 in	-54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.3 in	41.9 in	0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.4 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.1 in	55.2 in	-0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.5 in	-53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	33.5 in	1.6 in
Total Legroom	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	29.7 ft³	15.2 ft³	14.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	72.3 ft³	43.8 ft³	28.5 ft³

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saab 9-3

2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very, very confortable seats. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Particularly comfortable for tall drivers see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Plenty of shoulder and leg room. Seats are deep enough. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Front seat was firm and comfortable in recent 3 hour rides. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saabs have had great seats forever. Nothing has changed... nice and firm, perfect bolstering. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I can drive this car further than any other car I have driven and still be comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Big seats that support long legged people, and comfortable on long drives. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Mulii adjustable power seat with very soft leather. The side support could be a bit better. I loved the soport seats but they are only offered on the V6 model which is much more thirsty. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	gret seats, everything within reach see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	wrap around comfortable seats see full Saab 9-3 review

2006 Saab 9-3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Seemed narrow and cramped. see full Saab 9-3 review
2007	2dr Convertible turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD	not bad for a convertible but if you regularly have more than 2 passengers rear seat is tight to get in and out with top up. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	a bit tight, but comfortable see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	My right foot was always getting stuck under the dash. Other than that, it was fine. see full Saab 9-3 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Rear seat legroom is a little tight, but headroom is more than sufficient. Seats in general are very comfortable. see full Saab 9-3 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very tight, especially behind tall driver. see full Saab 9-3 review

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Volvo V60

2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The V60's interior doesn't only look comfortable. Even back in the day Volvo's cars weren't known only for safety. Many people considered their seats the best. Many still do. The V60's front seats are much cushier than those in a German car, but they are also properly supportive. One caveat. Locate the headrest to receive top scores from the crash test dummy and it will jut too far forward for people with especially upright postures--like me. "Active headrests" that move forward if and when the car is rear-ended can sidestep this tradeoff. But the V60's active headrests do not. The BMW's seats are much firmer, but their headrests have a fore-aft adjustment. You also sit significantly lower in the BMW, but its instrument panel isn't as deep (owing to its windshield being more upright), for a more open view forward. Your build and impressions of either car's seats may vary. see full Volvo V60 review

2015 Volvo V60 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The Volvo V60's rear seat space also lags the BMW's. At 5-9 I can sit behind myself with a couple inches to spare, but subjectively the limited space seems even tighter than it is. The side window outline that appears sexy from the outside can seem confining from the inside. Large front seat headrests block the view forward. Behind a tall driver even adults of modest size will feel cramped, if they can fit at all. The BMW wagon has a little less headroom but a couple more inches of much-needed knee room. Also, while the Volvo's cabin is a couple inches wider than the BMW's up front, and feels much roomier as a result, this advantage disappears in back. see full Volvo V60 review

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