Model Year | 2011 | 2016 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Forte | |
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Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 111.7 in | 106.3 in | 5.4 in |
Length | 197.2 in | 179.5 in | 17.7 in |
Width | 73.5 in | 70.1 in | 3.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 4156 lb. | 2959 lb. | 1197 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 4.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 39.1 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.6 in | 56.1 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 54.9 in | 1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.8 in | 35.9 in | 2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 81 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | 2.9 in |
Cargo Volume | 18.2 ft3 | 14.9 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Kia Forte.