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2010 Saab 9-5 and 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Specifications
| Model Year | 2010 | 2017 | |
| Model | Saab 9-5 | Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5300 260 lb-ft@2000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 9-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 111.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 193.8 in | 3.4 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 73.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0 in |
| Curb Weight | 4354 lb. | 3388 lb. | 966 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 58.5 in | -0.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.1 in | -54.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 57.1 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.4 in | -53.4 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 38.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 80.1 in (over 2 rows) | 0.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 2.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2010 Saab 9-5
| 2010 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
| 2017 Chevrolet Malibu Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2016 | Chevrolet's designers styled the new Malibu's instrument panel to appear low and out of the way, such that the front seat feels especially roomy and the view forward seems more open than in most competitors, including the Kia (the instrument panel in which seems significantly higher and more imposing). In the tested car, which had every option except the panoramic sunroof, headroom was so abundant I could have worn a fedora. The Kia Optima might have as much front headroom when similarly without a sunroof. The official specs, which often don't reflect real world differences, suggest it should have even more than the Malibu. But you cannot get a highly equipped Optima without the sunroof, as it's part of a large package on the SX and standard on the SX Limited. Though the Malibu's windshield is relatively large, you won't find outward visibility among the reasons to buy one. The Chevrolet's front pillars remain on the thick side, its instrument panel is considerably deeper than the Kia's, and the view to the sides and rear also could be more open. In the Optima, the view to the sides is more open but that to the rear is not. I did find the Cherolet's front seats more form-fitting and comfortable than the Optima's. The Kia's quilted seats aren't as cushy as they appear. see full Chevrolet Malibu review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu.
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