Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Chevrolet Spark | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 93.5 in | 18.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 144.7 in | 52.5 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 62.9 in | 10.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.0 in | -3.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 2269 lb. | 2085 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 9.2 gal. | 8.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.4 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 50.7 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.7 in | 6.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 47.5 in | -47.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.2 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 77.2 in (over 2 rows) | 3.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 11.4 ft3 | 6.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 | -13 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 |
2014 Chevrolet Spark Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | Actually, just room. The firm, thinly padded rear seat provides minimal comfort. But there's more rear legroom than in quite a few larger cars. A Ford Focus, two size classes up, offers two fewer inches. Chevrolet's own Cruze offers just a few tenths of a inch more. see full Chevrolet Spark review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2014 Chevrolet Spark.