Model Year | 2010 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Eos | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 101.5 in | 10.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 173.5 in | 23.7 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 70.5 in | 3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.8 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3505 lb. | 849 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 3.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 54.7 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 35.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 41.5 in | 14.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 32.5 in | 6.3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 6.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 11.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 7.7 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 |
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 |