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2008 Saab 9-5 and 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications
| Model Year | 2008 | 2011 | |
| Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.4 in | 2 in |
| Length | 190.4 in | 182.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 3470 lb. | 2804 lb. | 666 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.2 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.2 in | 1.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.1 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.1 in | -1.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.5 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Saab 9-5
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
This vehicle was intended to be the "Mommy Mobile". My wife also likes to drive most of the time in "Her Car". I am 6 ft 205 lb; with my 22 month old daughter in a forward facing car seat, I feel I have to pull my seat some what forward to allow her room. This makes my knees kinda touch the glove box. It really only is a problem if shes is fussy, and does not want anything near her. (Instead of hearing her fuss I move it....sometimes.) see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
| 2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The rear seat is a little small but compared to other compact cars it is not bad, Still cramped if your over 6 feet. see full Volkswagen Jetta review |
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