Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Volvo S40 | Saab 9-3 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 105.3 in | -1.4 in |
Length | 176.2 in | 182.5 in | -6.3 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.0 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3430 lb. | 65 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 56.3 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.6 in | 42.3 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.1 in | 55.1 in | -1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 50.7 in | 0.0 in | 50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.4 in | 35.1 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -1.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -2.4 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 Volvo S40.
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Saab 9-3.