Toyota Highlander (2007) vs. Saab 9-5 (2006) Specs

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2007 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Model Year	2007	2006
Model	Toyota Highlander	Saab 9-5
Engine	3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 215 hp@5600 222 lb-ft@3600	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	5-speed automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.9 in	106.4 in	0.5 in
Length	184.6 in	190.6 in	-6 in
Width	71.9 in	70.5 in	1.4 in
Height	67.9 in	57.7 in	10.2 in
Curb Weight	3649 lb.	3680 lb.	-31 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.1 gal.	18.5 gal.	0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.0 in	38.7 in	1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	57.9 in	56.9 in	1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	55.1 in	0.0 in	55.1 in
Legroom, Row 1	40.7 in	42.4 in	-1.7 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.8 in	38.2 in	1.6 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	57.0 in	56.5 in	0.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	54.9 in	0.0 in	54.9 in
Legroom, Row 2	36.4 in	36.6 in	-0.2 in
Headroom, Row 3	32.3 in	0.0 in	32.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	53.2 in	0.0 in	53.2 in
Hip Room, Row 3	39.8 in	0.0 in	39.8 in
Legroom, Row 3	30.2 in	0.0 in	30.2 in
Total Legroom	107.3 in (over 3 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	28.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	10.5 ft³	36.8 ft³	-26.3 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	39.7 ft³	36.8	2.9 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	80.6 ft³	73.0 ft³	7.6 ft³

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review
2008	4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD	The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review
2006	4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD	Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review

2007 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2008	4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD	3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review

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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