Saab 9-5 (2009) vs. Chevrolet Impala (2011) Specs

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2009 Saab 9-5 and 2011 Chevrolet Impala Specifications

Model Year	2009	2011
Model	Saab 9-5	Chevrolet Impala
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	3.9L V6 OHV-2v 230 hp@5700 235 lb-ft@3200
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	4-speed automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.5 in	-4.1 in
Length	190.4 in	200.4 in	-10 in
Width	70.5 in	72.9 in	-2.4 in
Height	57.2 in	58.7 in	-1.5 in
Curb Weight	3530 lb.	3649 lb.	-119 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	17.0 gal.	1.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.1 in	39.4 in	-2.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	58.7 in	-1.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.4 in	-56.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.3 in	0.1 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.0 in	37.8 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	58.6 in	-2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	57.2 in	-57.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	37.6 in	-1 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	79.9 in (over 2 rows)	-0.9 in
Cargo Volume	15.9 ft³	18.6 ft³	-2.7 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

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