Model Year | 2009 | 2023 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Subaru Ascent | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.4L H4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5600 277 lb-ft@2000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 113.8 in | -7.4 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 196.8 in | -6.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.0 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 71.6 in | -13.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 4421 lb. | -741 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 19.3 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.2 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 61.1 in | -4.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.2 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 60.3 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.6 in | -2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.2 in | -36.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.0 in | -57 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.7 in | -31.7 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 112.5 in (over 3 rows) | -33.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 17.8 ft3 | 19 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 36.8 | 43.5 ft3 | -6.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 75.6 ft3 | -2.6 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 Subaru Ascent.