Saab 9-5 (2009) vs. Subaru Outback (2017) Specs

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2009 Saab 9-5 and 2017 Subaru Outback Specifications

Model Year	2009	2017
Model	Saab 9-5	Subaru Outback
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable CVT
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	108.1 in	-1.7 in
Length	190.6 in	189.6 in	1 in
Width	70.5 in	72.4 in	-1.9 in
Height	57.7 in	66.1 in	-8.4 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	3810 lb.	-130 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.8 in	-2.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	58.1 in	-1.2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	55.5 in	-55.5 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	42.9 in	-0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.9 in	-0.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	57.3 in	-0.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	38.1 in	-1.5 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	-2 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	35.5 ft³	1.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	73.3 ft³	-0.3 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

2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review
2016	4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD	see full Subaru Outback review

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