Model Year | 2011 | 2013 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Tiguan | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 102.5 in | 9.2 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 174.5 in | 22.7 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 71.2 in | 2.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.6 in | -7.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3591 lb. | 763 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 16.8 gal. | 1.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 56.2 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.1 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.0 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 55.0 in | 1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.8 in | 3 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -5.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 ft3 | 56.1 ft3 | -37.9 ft3 |
2011 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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 |
2013 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 |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Outstanding. I'm 6'0 & only have the seat 1/2 way back. Lots of front & rear seat room. see full Volkswagen Tiguan review |