Model Year | 2010 | 2015 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | BMW 2-Series | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 105.9 in | 5.8 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 174.7 in | 22.5 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 69.8 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 55.8 in | 1.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3300 lb. | 1054 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.1 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.4 in | 3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.5 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.4 in | 3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.0 in | 5.8 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.5 in (over 2 rows) | 6.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
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 |
2015 BMW 2-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 2dr Coupe turbocharged 320hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The driving position feels natural. Buttons and dials are easily accessible, and everything's adjustable if you need to. After a few-hour drive down highway 1, I noticed that my back didn't hurt like it does on most other cars. The seats aren't that soft to the touch, and are quite supportive in cornering, but they are very well-sculpted. Who knew a congenital back defect could be so useful in car evaluation? see full BMW 2-Series review |