Model Year | 2008 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Kia Sportage | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.5 in | 2.9 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 171.3 in | 19.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 66.7 in | -9 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3230 lb. | 390 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 40.7 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.7 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.1 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 39.4 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 54.6 in | -54.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 37.2 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -0.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 13.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | 6.4 ft3 |
2008 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
These are the best seats ever designed. Really. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Extremely comfortable and supportive. air-cooled seat option is great in the summer. Front seat ergonomics and comfort blow away those of bmw, infiniti and acura, although leather quality is not as good. see full Saab 9-5 review |
2009 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |