Saab 9-5 (2006) vs. Volvo XC70 (2010) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-5 and 2010 Volvo XC70 Specifications

Model Year	2006	2010
Model	Saab 9-5	Volvo XC70
Engine	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 281 hp@5600 295 lb-ft@1500
Transmission	5-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.4 in	110.8 in	-4.4 in
Length	190.6 in	190.5 in	0.1 in
Width	70.5 in	75.8 in	-5.3 in
Height	57.7 in	63.1 in	-5.4 in
Curb Weight	3680 lb.	4153 lb.	-473 lb.
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gal.	18.5 gal.	0 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	38.7 in	38.8 in	-0.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.9 in	57.4 in	-0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	54.8 in	-54.8 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.4 in	41.9 in	0.5 in
Headroom, Row 2	38.2 in	38.6 in	-0.4 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	56.5 in	56.5 in	0 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	55.1 in	-55.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.6 in	34.6 in	2 in
Total Legroom	79 in (over 2 rows)	76.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.5 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	36.8 ft³	33.3 ft³	3.5 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	73.0 ft³	72.1 ft³	0.9 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

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