Saab 9-5 (2009) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2019) Specs

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2009 Saab 9-5 and 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year	2009	2019
Model	Saab 9-5	Volkswagen Beetle
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	2dr Hatch
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	100.0 in	6.4 in
Length	190.6 in	168.4 in	22.2 in
Width	70.5 in	71.2 in	-0.7 in
Height	57.7 in	58.5 in	-0.8 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3012 lb.	668 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	14.5 gal.	4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	39.4 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	55.3 in	1.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.3 in	1.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	37.1 in	1.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	49.0 in	7.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	31.4 in	5.2 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	72.7 in (over 2 rows)	6.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	15.4 ft³	21.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	29.9 ft³	43.1 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

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