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	2,703 mm	2,540 mm	0 mm
Length	4,841 mm	4,277 mm	0 mm
Width	1,791 mm	1,808 mm	0 mm
Height	1,466 mm	1,486 mm	0 mm
Curb Weight	1,669 kg	1,366 kg	0 kg
Fuel Capacity	70 L	55 L	15 L
Headroom, Row 1	983 mm	1,001 mm	982 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 1	1,445 mm	1,405 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 1	1,077 mm	1,049 mm	0 mm
Headroom, Row 2	970 mm	942 mm	28 mm
Shoulder Room, Row 2	1,435 mm	1,245 mm	0 mm
Legroom, Row 2	930 mm	798 mm	132 mm
Total Legroom	2,007 mm (over 2 rows)	1,847 mm (over 2 rows)	1 mm
Cargo Volume, Minimum	1,042 L	436 L	-435 L
Cargo Volume, Maximum	2,067 L	847 L	-845 L

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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