Model Year | 2010 | 2014 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Chevrolet Volt | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 221 kW@5500 400 Nm@2000 |
Electric + Gas 111 kW 370 Nm |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,685 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,498 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,867 mm | 1,788 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,438 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,975 kg | 1,715 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 35 L | 33 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 960 mm | 28 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,364 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 914 mm | 49 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,369 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,300 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 866 mm | 120 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,935 mm (over 2 rows) | 1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 515 L | 300 L | 215 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 | 0 L | 18.2 |
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 |