Saab 9-5 (2011) vs. Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban (2012) Specs

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2011 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban Specifications

Model Year	2011	2012
Model	Saab 9-5	Chevrolet Tahoe / Suburban
Engine	turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000	5.3L V8 OHV-2v 320 hp@5400 335 lb-ft@4000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	4WD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	111.7 in	116.0 in	-4.3 in
Length	197.2 in	202.0 in	-4.8 in
Width	73.5 in	79.0 in	-5.5 in
Height	57.7 in	76.9 in	-19.2 in
Curb Weight	4354 lb.	5567 lb.	-1213 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.0 gal.	26.0 gal.	-8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.9 in	41.1 in	-2.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.6 in	65.3 in	-7.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	64.4 in	-64.4 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	41.3 in	0.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.9 in	39.2 in	-1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.4 in	65.2 in	-8.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	60.6 in	-60.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.8 in	39.0 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.9 in	-37.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	61.7 in	-61.7 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	49.1 in	-49.1 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	25.6 in	-25.6 in
Total Legroom	81 in (over 2 rows)	105.9 in (over 3 rows)	-24.9 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	18.2 ft³	16.9 ft³	1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	18.2	60.3 ft³	-42.1
Cargo Volume, Maximum	18.2 ft³	108.9 ft³	-90.7 ft³

2011 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

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