DB9 vs Rapide

[vet652000]

Does the Rapide have more front legroom than a DB9? Or is all the stretch purely in the back seat?

[SlickG]

..... I guess it depends on how far back you put the front seats .

In my Rapide my wife can sit behind me (I'm 5"11) for a reasonable amount of time, but would be uncomfortable for long journeys.

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[vet652000]

SlickG said:

..... I guess it depends on how far back you put the front seats .

In my Rapide my wife can sit behind me (I'm 5"11) for a reasonable amount of time, but would be uncomfortable for long journeys.

Check out the DadCars reviews on YouTube.

I was more interested if the legroom was greater in front seat than DB9, I'm 6'4" and the DB9 is pretty tight, could use another inch or 2 of legroom, not too concerned with rear legroom as it would be younger grandkids in back if at all.

[SlickG]

I would say there's plenty of room with the front seat moved back if you only have grandkids behind you, but definitely recommended test driving to be sure.

[DB9VolanteDriver]

vet652000 said:

SlickG said:

..... I guess it depends on how far back you put the front seats .

In my Rapide my wife can sit behind me (I'm 5"11) for a reasonable amount of time, but would be uncomfortable for long journeys.

Check out the DadCars reviews on YouTube.

I was more interested if the legroom was greater in front seat than DB9, I'm 6'4" and the DB9 is pretty tight, could use another inch or 2 of legroom, not too concerned with rear legroom as it would be younger grandkids in back if at all.

A Vanquish is what you need to look at. It has more front legroom than a DB9. It is a definite improvement over DB9/DBS. It’s probably only a couple inches, but it can make all the difference between comfort and being cramped.

[LTP]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

A Vanquish is what you need to look at. It has more front legroom than a DB9. It is a definite improvement over DB9/DBS. It s probably only a couple inches, but it can make all the difference between comfort and being cramped.

Really? I was under the impression that the bonded aluminium "tub" was the same between the two, the main difference being the Vanquish being clad in carbon fibre bodywork vs the DB9's aluminium/steel/composite.

[Simpo Two]

From Grant Neal's book: 'Compared to the DBS (and therefore we deduce the DB9), legroom is up by 37mm, kneeroom by 50mm, shoulder room grows by 25mm and elbow room is increased by an impressive 87mm'

It's just rarer and much more expensive than a DB9.

[Vinocasino]

Im 6 foot 5 and have no problem in the Rapide in the drivers sear. Loads of room. I dont have the seat as far back as it can go. Never been in a DB9, so cant compare to that im afraid

[DB9VolanteDriver]

Vinocasino said:

Im 6 foot 5 and have no problem in the Rapide in the drivers sear. Loads of room. I dont have the seat as far back as it can go. Never been in a DB9, so cant compare to that im afraid

Height makes a poor benchmark for legroom. I’m 5-10 but have my seat all the way back on my DBS and same on my Vanquish. I’m definitely more comfortable in the Vanq due to the extra leg/knee room. The Rapide has no more legroom than the DB9/DBS.

[vet652000]

DB9VolanteDriver said:

Vinocasino said:

Im 6 foot 5 and have no problem in the Rapide in the drivers sear. Loads of room. I dont have the seat as far back as it can go. Never been in a DB9, so cant compare to that im afraid

Height makes a poor benchmark for legroom. I m 5-10 but have my seat all the way back on my DBS and same on my Vanquish. I m definitely more comfortable in the Vanq due to the extra leg/knee room. The Rapide has no more legroom than the DB9/DBS.

Thanks for all the responses-super helpful!

[Blitzuk]

While i'm not super familiar with the leg room on the db9 vs the rapide. Last Sunday I was sat in a Dbs. I have a very low and back seating position for my height as i'm only 5ft8. And I thought if I was such taller this would be a bit too cozy.
However the DBS i wad sat in, I asked the owner if the seat was all the way back. He said essentially because if it goes further back, but it pushes the back rest more upright making it cramped. This is not an issue you get in the Rapide at all. So maybe the leg length isn't much better but the Rapide doesn't force the back rest forward so it would still be more comfortable.

[Simpo Two]

Blitzuk said:

However the DBS i wad sat in, I asked the owner if the seat was all the way back. He said essentially because if it goes further back, but it pushes the back rest more upright making it cramped.

Not more cramped, but with a more vertical back. The Jaguar X150 and possibly all 2+2s have that issue - the further the base of the seat goes backwards, the more vertical the back has to be because it hits the seats behind. However IIRC the DB9 is worse than the Jag in that respect.