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Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Ford Fusion (2012) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Ford Fusion specs.

2006 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Ford Fusion Specifications

Model Year 2006 2012  
Model Saab 9-5 Ford Fusion  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5300
258 lb-ft@1900
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
240 hp@6550
223 lb-ft@4300
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD FWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 107.4 in -1 in
Length 190.4 in 190.6 in -0.2 in
Width 70.5 in 72.2 in -1.7 in
Height 57.2 in 56.9 in 0.3 in
Curb Weight 3530 lb. 3446 lb. 84 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 17.5 gal. 1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 38.7 in -1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 57.4 in -0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 54.0 in -54 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 56.5 in 0 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 53.3 in -53.3 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 37.1 in -0.5 in
Total Legroom 79 in (over 2 rows) 79.4 in (over 2 rows) -0.4 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 16.5 ft3 -0.6 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saab 9-5

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion

2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearComment
2013 The front bucket seats fit my slightly overweight torso very well, with large bolsters for lateral support, a form-fitting shape, and headrests that don't jut too far forward. The Titanium's seats are the best of the bunch, with a little more padding and a little more bolstering. The rear seat doesn't seem as roomy as the official legroom specs of 44.3 + 38.3 inches. In the back seat of a VW Passat (42.4+39.1 inches), my knees aren't nearly as close to the front seat backs. Though those present denied it, I continue to wonder if the specs have been cheated like those for the new Escape. Passengers over six feet in height will find rear headroom in even shorter supply. But if you fit, the high-mounted, large, and well-shaped cushion is the most comfortable rear seat in the segment. see full Ford Fusion review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Fusion

2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
Being 6' 3" it can be hard to find a car where I have sufficient legroom & headroom. In the Fusion Hybrid there was lots of space, even with a sunroof. There are also padded surfaces where my left knee rests against the door and where my right leg rests against the center console. The Camry Hybrid was not comfortable. The doors are hard plastic and there was no soft place to rest my knee. The center console was also hard plastic. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Tons of legroom and passengers pleased with the accommodations. see full Ford Fusion review
2011 4dr Sedan 240-horsepower 3.0L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The front seats are very comfortable, and provide very adequate support for long trips. Side support isn't the very best for hard cornering though. see full Ford Fusion review
2012 Ford Fusion Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
The door sills are very high which made it tough for me to get my size 13 shoes up and over when sitting behind a front seat that is all the way back. The door sills in the Camry were lower so while there was no more rear seat room than in the Fusion is was possible to get my feet out more easily. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid
CVT FWD
You can see I'm really reaching here to find things that we didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid, but here's one more... There is a small step up in front of the front seats which made it hard to cross my legs like when traveling on road trips. see full Ford Fusion review
2013 4dr Sedan turbocharged 178hp 1.6L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The driver's seat was atrocious to get set - took forever (three drives over 2 days) with a zillion directions to move the seat - more adjustments does not mean more comfortable!! see full Ford Fusion review
 
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