Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
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. | 3012 lb. | 518 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 |
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 2023 Kia Forte.