Volvo S60 (2011) vs. Saab 9-3 (2010) Specs

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2011 Volvo S60 and 2010 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2010
Model	Volvo S60	Saab 9-3
Engine	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@2100	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5500 221 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.3 in	105.3 in	4 in
Length	182.2 in	182.5 in	-0.3 in
Width	73.4 in	69.0 in	4.4 in
Height	58.4 in	56.8 in	1.6 in
Curb Weight	3901 lb.	3430 lb.	471 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.8 gal.	16.4 gal.	1.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.3 in	38.9 in	-0.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.0 in	56.3 in	0.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.9 in	42.3 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.4 in	37.0 in	0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.2 in	55.1 in	0.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.5 in	0.0 in	53.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.5 in	35.1 in	-1.6 in
Total Legroom	75.4 in (over 2 rows)	77.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³	15.0 ft³	-3 ft³

2011 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable driving position. Visibility is outstanding in all quarters. I've taken this car on frequent road trips (>300 miles) and I've been very comfortable throughout the trip. see full Volvo S60 review

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

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