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Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Subaru Legacy (2006) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2006 Saab 9-5 and 2006 Subaru Legacy specs.

2006 Saab 9-5 and 2006 Subaru Legacy Specifications

Model Year 2006 2006  
Model Saab 9-5 Subaru Legacy  
Engine turbocharged
2.3L I4
DOHC-4v
260 hp@5300
258 lb-ft@1900
turbocharged
2.5L H4
DOHC-4v
250 hp@6000
250 lb-ft@3600
 
Transmission 5-speed shiftable automatic 5-speed shiftable automatic  
Drivetrain FWD AWD  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 106.4 in 105.1 in 1.3 in
Length 190.4 in 186.2 in 4.2 in
Width 70.5 in 68.1 in 2.4 in
Height 57.2 in 56.1 in 1.1 in
Curb Weight 3530 lb. 3435 lb. 95 lb.
Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. 16.9 gal. 1.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 37.1 in 39.5 in -2.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 56.9 in 54.4 in 2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1 0.0 in 51.0 in -51 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.4 in 44.1 in -1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 36.5 in 0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 56.5 in 53.7 in 2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2 0.0 in 52.6 in -52.6 in
Legroom, Row 2 36.6 in 33.9 in 2.7 in
Total Legroom 79 in (over 2 rows) 78 in (over 2 rows) 1 in
Cargo Volume 15.9 ft3 11.4 ft3 4.5 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saab 9-5

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Both my wife and I find them comfortable for long drives see full Saab 9-5 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
Saab seats...enough said. see full Saab 9-5 review
2006 4dr Wagon turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
great swar for tall slim people see full Saab 9-5 review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
9-5 has the best leather seat I ever sit in. see full Saab 9-5 review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4
5-speed manual FWD
Large supportive front buckets. Vented and heated. Saab seats among the best in the industry. see full Saab 9-5 review
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Subaru Legacy

2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I have a hard time fitting into most cars due to headroom issues. Wagon without sunroof fits me perfectly. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.5L H4
4-speed shiftable automatic AWD
Very comfortable seats and the heating soothes the sore back see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
I’ve driven this car on 8+ hour road trips before and it’s very comfortable on long trips. see full Subaru Legacy review
2006 Subaru Legacy Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 4dr Sedan turbocharged 243hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Many passengers have complained about the lack of leg room in the front passenger well. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
It is tiny. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Passengers have complained that their legs get a little pinched in the rear seat. I tell them to stop being so tall. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Wagon turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
Admittedly, the Legacy is a small-ish vehicle. My back seat passengers report being comfortable, but snug. see full Subaru Legacy review
2005 4dr Sedan turbocharged 250hp 2.5L H4
5-speed manual AWD
There just isn’t much rear leg room. see full Subaru Legacy review
 
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