Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Niro | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 107.1 in | -0.7 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 174.0 in | 16.6 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 71.8 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 60.8 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3071 lb. | 549 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.1 gal. | 7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.5 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.2 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 45.4 in | -45.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.5 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.5 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.4 in | 1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 53.0 in | -53 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 39.8 in | -3.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 81.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 22.8 ft3 | 14 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 63.7 ft3 | 9.3 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 Niro.