Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 98.7 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 161.1 in | 29.5 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 67.9 in | 2.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 2884 lb. | 736 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.2 in | 0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 52.8 in | 4.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 39.4 in | 3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 36.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 49.3 in | 7.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 33.5 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 6.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | 45.8 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle.