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Saab 9-5 (2008) vs. Volkswagen Passat (2014) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2008 Saab 9-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Passat specs.

2008 Saab 9-5 and 2014 Volkswagen Passat Specifications

Model Year 2008 2014  
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

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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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2015 The Passat's top strength remains a non-sporting attribute: never mind how the specs compare, the midsize Volkswagen has the roomiest interior in its class. Rear seat legroom seems limo-like compared to the merely adequate space inside the Mazda. Up front, there's also plenty of stretch-out space for heads, shoulders, and knees. The Passat's trunk is also among the largest, though in this area the Mazda comes up only a cubic foot short. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Volkswagen Passat

2014 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 
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