Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 112.4 in | -6 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 187.2 in | 3.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 75.9 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.0 in | -10.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 5300 lb. | -1620 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.7 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 57.7 in | -0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.3 in | 1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.3 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 57.4 in | -0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.6 in | 1 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | 5.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | 2 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 |
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |