Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Toyota Prius | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 106.3 in | 0.1 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 176.4 in | 14.2 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 68.7 in | 1.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3620 lb. | 3042 lb. | 578 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 54.9 in | 2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 52.7 in | -52.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 42.5 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 37.6 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 53.1 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 51.2 in | -51.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 36.0 in | 0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | 0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 21.6 ft3 | 15.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 39.6 ft3 | 33.4 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 Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Excellent for at least a 6 footer see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Outstanding see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Lack of lumbar support will translate into back fatigue on long trips. see full Toyota Prius review |