Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2012) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Saab 9-5	Volkswagen Passat
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 258 lb-ft@2500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed automated manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.4 in	-4 in
Length	190.4 in	191.6 in	-1.2 in
Width	70.5 in	72.2 in	-1.7 in
Height	57.2 in	58.5 in	-1.3 in
Curb Weight	3530 lb.	3446 lb.	84 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	38.3 in	-1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	56.9 in	0 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.4 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.0 in	-0.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	39.1 in	-2.5 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	81.5 in (over 2 rows)	-2.5 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	15.9 ft³	0 ft³

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review
2005	4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD	Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2012	Volkswagen's research must have found that Americans highly value rear legroom, because the Passat has an abundance of it. Unless you're an NBA center you'll have plenty of room to stretch out in the back of this sedan. see full Volkswagen Passat review

2012 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD	SEL Premium seating is fantastic. Definitely worth the cost of the upgrade over the mid-grade seats. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2013	4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD	rear seat room is exceptional. can handle long-legged folks with ease and those with large shoe sizes. enter and exiting with larger folks not a problem either. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Older teenagers like the extra room see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	HUGE amount of rear legroom! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2012	4dr Sedan 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Tons of room while driving. I am 6'4" and have plenty of leg and headroom. see full Volkswagen Passat review

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