Saab 9-5 (2007) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2015) Specs

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2007 Saab 9-5 and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2007	2015
Model	Saab 9-5	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 355 hp@5600 383 lb-ft@4100
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	RWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	116.0 in	-9.6 in
Length	190.6 in	204.0 in	-13.4 in
Width	70.5 in	80.5 in	-10 in
Height	57.7 in	74.4 in	-16.7 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	5466 lb.	-1786 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	26.0 gal.	-7.5 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	42.8 in	-4.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	64.8 in	-7.9 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	60.8 in	-60.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	45.3 in	-2.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.7 in	-0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	65.1 in	-8.6 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.3 in	-60.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	39.0 in	-2.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	62.6 in	-62.6 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.3 in	-49.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	24.8 in	-24.8 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	109.1 in (over 3 rows)	-30.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	15.3 ft³	21.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.8	51.6 ft³	-14.8
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	94.7 ft³	-21.7 ft³

2007 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review
2007	4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006	4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	Some (perhaps more than some) people are drawn to large SUVs because they like to feel like the king of the road when behind the wheel. Others need a lot of space while driving, or at least feel they do. Few vehicles have more front seat room than the new Tahoe. With an inch-and-a-half less shoulder room, the Ford's front-row dimensions aren't quite as generous, and its taller, shifter-festooned console is more intrusive. The front seats are comfortable in both. The Expedition's are a little wider and softer, and they're upholstered with especially rich hides in the King Ranch and Platinum (vs. the most recently tested and photographed Limited). Whether this is preferable is a matter of taste. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Both the Tahoe and Expedition have roomy, comfortable second-row seats, with a slight edge to the higher cushions in the Chevrolet. Bonus points to the Tahoe for automatic rear climate controls (they're manual in the Expedition). Move to the third-row seat, and you'll wonder why, despite redesigns for 2007 and 2015, General Motors has stubbornly refused to follow Ford's 2003 switch from a solid rear axle to an independent rear suspension. With a solid axle, the rear floor must be high to permit the rear differential to travel up and down when a wheel hits a bump. Consequently, the Tahoe's third row seat must be very thinly constructed and mounted very close to the floor. Even pre-teen children won't be comfortable in it. In sharp contrast, the Expedition's third-row seat is higher off the floor than its second-row seat, much less the ridiculously low third row in the Tahoe, and is--surprise--considerably more comfortable as a result. The Suburban's third-row seat is roomier than the Tahoe's but still far inferior to the Expedition's. see full Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban review

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