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2007 Saab 9-5 and 2013 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2013 | |
| Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Length | 190.4 in | 178.3 in | 12.1 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.5 in | -0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 2849 lb. | 681 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 40.0 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.3 in | -0.9 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 1.2 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saab 9-5
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | People who need a roomy rear seat don't often buy coupes. So with the Civic Si the coupe is an inch and a half shorter (in both height and length) than the sedan, which translates to nearly three inches less headroom and nearly five inches less legroom in back, making it a very tight fit for even modestly sized adults. Those who do want a roomy rear seat in their coupe will be much happier with the Forte. Compared to the sedan, Kia shaved the Koup's roofline an inch but kept the wheelbase the same. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had about an inch of clearance over my head and a hand's-width ahead of my knees. Switch to the four-door body styles, and both cars are about equally roomy in back. But only Forte rear seat passengers enjoy rear air vents--in every body style. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Kia Forte
| 2013 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Sedan 148-horsepower 1.8L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the best of his kind. Almost unbeatable for a car of this price. see full Kia Forte review |
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