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Saab 9-5 (2010) vs. Volkswagen Beetle (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2010 Saab 9-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle specs.

2010 Saab 9-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Specifications

Model Year 2010 2014  
Model Saab 9-5 Volkswagen Beetle  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 2dr Hatch  
      Difference
Wheelbase 111.7 in 100.0 in 11.7 in
Length 197.2 in 168.4 in 28.8 in
Width 73.5 in 71.2 in 2.3 in
Height 57.7 in 58.5 in -0.8 in
Curb Weight 4354 lb. 2987 lb. 1367 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.0 gal. 14.5 gal. 3.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 38.9 in 39.4 in -0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 57.6 in 55.3 in 2.3 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 41.3 in 0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.9 in 37.1 in 0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.4 in 49.0 in 7.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 38.8 in 31.4 in 7.4 in
Total Legroom 81 in (over 2 rows) 72.7 in (over 2 rows) 8.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum 18.2 ft3 15.4 ft3 2.8 ft3
Cargo Volume, Maximum 18.2 ft3 29.9 ft3 -11.7 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Saab 9-5

2010 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearComment
Back in the 1960s VW entreated Americans to "think small." Lately, though, the German manufacturers cars have been getting bigger and bigger. The latest redesign added over two inches to the car's length (now 168 inches) and over two inches to its width (now a midsize-like 71.2 inches. Compared to the 146-by-66-inch, 2,822-pound Mini and the 140-by-64-inch, 2,434-pound Fiat, the 3,340-pound Beetle TDI convertible is a big, heavy car. As noted earlier, solidity and ride quality benefit from this additional bulk. But rear seat room does not. Sure, the Beetle Convertible's rear seat is more viable than the MINI's, but bars to clear rarely come lower. The Fiat is in the same (adults-in-a-pinch) ballpark. In addition to the space shortage, the VW's rear seat back is uncomfortably upright. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle

2014 Volkswagen Beetle Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 2dr Convertible 170-horsepower 2.5L I5
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The back seat, if you could really call it that, leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe another 3 in. That being said it fits a car seat with my 6' frame in the front seat ahead of it, so it gets the job done. Once the top goes down the interior space seems adequate. see full Volkswagen Beetle review
 
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