Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.9 in | 2.5 in |
Length | 190.6 in | 177.7 in | 12.9 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 69.7 in | 0.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.2 in | 0.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3680 lb. | 3379 lb. | 301 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 38.9 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.9 in | 55.2 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.7 in | -53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.4 in | 41.6 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.2 in | 38.1 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 54.1 in | 2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 50.7 in | -50.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.6 in | 34.4 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 79 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.8 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | 9.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 73.0 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | 10.1 ft3 |
2007 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat comfort is top notch. Lots of adjustments with power drivers seat. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
It has a lot of arm and leg room for a smaller car. see full Volvo V50 review |
2008 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 218hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Rear seat is for very small people or children only --no leg room. see full Volvo V50 review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed manual FWD |
Not a lot of room for tall adults. Good for kids. see full Volvo V50 review |