Ford Explorer (2011) vs. Saab 9-5 (2009) Specs

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2011 Ford Explorer and 2009 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Model Year	2011	2009
Model	Ford Explorer	Saab 9-5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	6-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.6 in	106.4 in	6.2 in
Length	197.1 in	190.6 in	6.5 in
Width	78.9 in	70.5 in	8.4 in
Height	70.4 in	57.7 in	12.7 in
Curb Weight	4578 lb.	3680 lb.	898 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.6 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.6 in	38.7 in	1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	61.3 in	56.9 in	4.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.3 in	0.0 in	57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.6 in	42.4 in	-1.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	40.5 in	38.2 in	2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	61.0 in	56.5 in	4.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	56.7 in	0.0 in	56.7 in
Legroom, Row 2	39.8 in	36.6 in	3.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	37.8 in	0.0 in	37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	50.8 in	0.0 in	50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	40.7 in	0.0 in	40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	33.2 in	0.0 in	33.2 in
Total Legroom	113.6 in (over 3 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	34.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	21.0 ft³	36.8 ft³	-15.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	43.8 ft³	36.8	7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.7 ft³	73.0 ft³	7.7 ft³

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.

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

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