Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Jetta | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 228 hp@5000 258 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.7 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 185.1 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.8 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.4 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 3294 lb. | 236 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 5.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.5 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.9 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.1 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.2 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.0 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.4 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.1 ft3 | 1.8 ft3 |
2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Jetta.