Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Ford Focus | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
Length | 190.4 in | 178.5 in | 11.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.2 in | 57.7 in | -0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3470 lb. | 2907 lb. | 563 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 12.4 gal. | 6.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.3 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.9 in | -53.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.9 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 38.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.7 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 33.2 in | 3.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 3.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 | 2.7 ft3 |
2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |