Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Chevrolet Caprice | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
6.0L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5300 384 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 118.5 in | -12.1 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 204.2 in | -13.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 74.8 in | -4.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 58.7 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3470 lb. | 4259 lb. | -789 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.0 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.7 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 59.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.7 in | -56.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.6 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.0 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 58.0 in | -58 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 43.2 in | -6.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 85.4 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 17.4 ft3 | -1.5 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 2012 Chevrolet Caprice.