Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Subaru Forester | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 224 hp@5600 226 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.0 in | 3.4 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 179.5 in | 11.1 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 65.9 in | -8.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3440 lb. | 240 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 16.9 gal. | 1.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 41.6 in | -2.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 43.1 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 40.0 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 55.6 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 38.0 in | -1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | -2.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 33.5 ft3 | 3.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 68.3 ft3 | 4.7 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 |
2012 Subaru Forester Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The rear seat room is generous. see full Subaru Forester review |