Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Hyundai Elantra | Saab 9-5 | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 111.7 in | -5.4 in |
Length | 178.3 in | 197.2 in | -18.9 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 73.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | -1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2661 lb. | 4354 lb. | -1693 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.8 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -5.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.9 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 57.6 in | -1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.5 in | 0.0 in | 53.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.6 in | 42.2 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.1 in | 37.9 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in | 56.4 in | -1.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 0.0 in | 52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.1 in | 38.8 in | -5.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -4.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft3 | 18.2 ft3 | -3.4 ft3 |
2011 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
impossible for me to check rear when reversing. headrests are too big. see full Hyundai Elantra review |
2010 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD |
Most car seats can be comfortable for a 1 hour drive. Few can be comfortable for a 4 hour drive. Luckily the Saab seats fall into the latter category. see full Saab 9-5 review |