Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 105.7 in | 6 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 177.1 in | 20.1 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 70.4 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.6 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3781 lb. | 573 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 9.3 gal. | 8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 56.5 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.1 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.0 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 53.9 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 34.1 in | 4.7 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 0.0 | 18.2 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 Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |