Saab 9-5 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Arteon (2020) Specs

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2009 Saab 9-5 and 2020 Volkswagen Arteon Specifications

Model Year	2009	2020
Model	Saab 9-5	Volkswagen Arteon
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@1950
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	111.9 in	-5.5 in
Length	190.6 in	191.4 in	-0.8 in
Width	70.5 in	73.7 in	-3.2 in
Height	57.7 in	56.5 in	1.2 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3655 lb.	25 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.4 gal.	1.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	37.7 in	1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	56.5 in	0.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.2 in	1.2 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.0 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	54.7 in	1.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	40.2 in	-3.6 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	81.4 in (over 2 rows)	-2.4 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	27.2 ft³	9.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	55.0 ft³	18 ft³

2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2008	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Very comfortable even with rear facing car seat behind either driver or passenger seat. Head room was good even with moon roof. see full Saab 9-5 review