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2011 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Kia Forte Specifications
| Model Year | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Forte | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 104.3 in | 7.4 in |
| Length | 197.2 in | 178.3 in | 18.9 in |
| Width | 73.5 in | 69.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 4156 lb. | 2707 lb. | 1449 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | 4.3 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in | -1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 55.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 3.5 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Saab 9-5
| 2011 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Kia Forte
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
| 2012 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
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