Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 101.5 in | 4.9 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 173.5 in | 16.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.5 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3470 lb. | 3505 lb. | -35 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 37.5 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.7 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 35.8 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 41.5 in | 15 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 32.5 in | 4.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 4.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.9 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 15.9 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 5.4 ft3 |
2008 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The car is comfy on long trips, and the seat heaters are super. The car is great with the top down—if you deploy the wind deflector, you don’t get your hair blown all over the place. The faux leather on the seats is fine-- you can only get real leather if you get the LUX model, and then you can’t have a manual transmission. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
2009 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Seat is small and okay for short trips. Adults fit okay when the top is down, access is tight witht the top up. see full Volkswagen Eos review |