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2009 Saab 9-5 and 2019 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
| Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Forte | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Length | 190.4 in | 182.7 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | -0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3530 lb. | 2810 lb. | 720 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.1 in | 38.8 in | -1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.5 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.1 in | -51.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 35.7 in | 0.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15.9 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saab 9-5
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
| 2019 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2019 Kia Forte
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