Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Ford Transit Connect | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 114.6 in | -8.2 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 180.7 in | 9.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.7 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 79.3 in | -21.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3425 lb. | 195 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.4 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 51.1 in | -12.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.4 in | 2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 40.5 in | 1.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 50.5 in | -12.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 59.6 in | -3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 59.8 in | -59.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.5 in | -1.9 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 78.1 ft3 | -41.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 135.3 ft3 | -62.3 ft3 |
2009 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Ford Transit Connect.