Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 280 hp@6200 265 lb-ft@3200 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 113.9 in | -7.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 188.8 in | 1.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.4 in | -5.9 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.2 in | -10.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4696 lb. | -1016 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.8 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.4 in | 1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.9 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.7 in | -0.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 34.9 in | 1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | 4.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 70.9 ft3 | 2.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg.