Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Toyota Highlander (2012) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-5 and 2012 Toyota Highlander Specifications

Model Year	2006	2012
Model	Saab 9-5	Toyota Highlander
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	109.8 in	-3.4 in
Length	190.6 in	188.4 in	2.2 in
Width	70.5 in	75.2 in	-4.7 in
Height	57.7 in	68.1 in	-10.4 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	4045 lb.	-365 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	19.2 gal.	-0.7 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	40.6 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	59.7 in	-2.8 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	56.7 in	-56.7 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	43.2 in	-0.8 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	40.1 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	59.5 in	-3 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.5 in	-56.5 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	38.3 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.3 in	-36.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	55.0 in	-55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	42.3 in	-42.3 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	29.2 in	-29.2 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	-31.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	10.3 ft³	26.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	36.8	42.3 ft³	-5.5
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	95.4 ft³	-22.4 ft³

2006 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2013	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	I am 6 foot tall, and there is plenty of head and leg room in the driving position. Easy access as well. see full Toyota Highlander review

2012 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD	3rd row seats are useless to me. Too little room for adults. Should have been an option for families with small children. With 3rd row seating, you lose storage space. see full Toyota Highlander review
2011	4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	Third row minimal legroom see full Toyota Highlander review

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