Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 98.7 in | 13 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 161.1 in | 36.1 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 67.9 in | 5.6 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 59.0 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 2884 lb. | 1470 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 52.8 in | 4.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.4 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 36.7 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 49.3 in | 7.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 33.5 in | 5.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 72.9 in (over 2 rows) | 8.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 12.0 ft3 | 6.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 27.2 ft3 | -9 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 |
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 2dr Convertible turbocharged 150hp 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Adults can sit in the back see full Volkswagen New Beetle review |