Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 102.5 in | 3.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 174.5 in | 16.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.2 in | -0.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.6 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3404 lb. | 276 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 1.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.1 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.2 in | 0.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.1 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.0 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.8 in | 0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 13 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | 16.9 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 |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Based on the specs, the Tiguan suffers from insufficient dimensions. It's 3.6 inches less lengthy than the Escape, and as a result has an inch less legroom. And the Ford falls near the bottom of the segment in this spec. In the real world, though, the Tiguan's rear seat feels roomier and more comfortable than the Escape's and in the ballpark with the class leaders. A relatively large seat bottom is high enough off the floor to provide adults with thigh support. The rear seat back is more comfortably shaped than the compact crossover norm, and reclines. One nit: hard plastic isn't the most comfortable surface for a rear armrest. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan.