Model Year | 2010 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-5 | Volvo XC90 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000 |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 311 hp@5850 325 lb-ft@3900 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,837 mm | 2,860 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 5,009 mm | 4,798 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,867 mm | 1,897 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,783 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,975 kg | 2,189 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 80 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,008 mm | 987 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,463 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0 mm | 1,407 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,041 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 963 mm | 975 mm | -12 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,433 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0 mm | 1,374 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 986 mm | 879 mm | 107 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 902 mm | -902 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 765 mm | -765 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,057 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,685 mm (over 3 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 515 L | 249 L | 266 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 18.2 | 1,226 L | 17.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 | 2,410 L | 16.2 |
2010 Saab 9-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
One of the roomiest back seats of any vehicle. Test drove competitors TL, A4 and 3-series and found that none of their backseat room was anywhere close to the Saab's. Also the truck is extremely large making the car very useful for a growing family. see full Saab 9-5 review |
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 |
2011 Volvo XC90 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 311-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
In an effort to make room for the third seat, the leg room up front has been compromised see full Volvo XC90 review |