Model Year | 2011 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Hyundai Elantra Touring | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 106.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 176.2 in | 21 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 69.5 in | 4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.8 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4156 lb. | 2937 lb. | 1219 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.4 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.5 in | -1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.4 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 36.4 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -6.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 65.3 ft3 | -47.1 ft3 |
2011 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 |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable, adjustable, and sit high to give the driver and passenger a good view of the road ahead, and are wide and not narrow like you find in the competition. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 138-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no other small car provides rear passenger comfort like the Hyundai Elantra Touring. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The Front Seats have plenty of room, I am 6'4"and find there is a lot of room. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Being quite a tall guy one of my favourite tests is to set the front seat in my position and then get in the back seat. In the touring I have at least 4" of knee room. Great for long trips. see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Wagon 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Seats are comfortable but do not hold you in position during aggressive driving see full Hyundai Elantra Touring review |