Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Subaru WRX | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 104.3 in | 7.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 180.9 in | 16.3 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 70.7 in | 2.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.1 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3267 lb. | 1087 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.8 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.6 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.2 in | -52.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.1 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.2 in | 2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.4 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.7 in (over 2 rows) | 2.3 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 6.2 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 |
2017 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD |
Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review |