Toyota Highlander (2015) vs. Saab 9-5 (2011) Specs

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2015 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Model Year	2015	2011
Model	Toyota Highlander	Saab 9-5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5500 295 lb-ft@2000
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	AWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	109.8 in	111.7 in	-1.9 in
Length	191.1 in	197.2 in	-6.1 in
Width	75.8 in	73.5 in	2.3 in
Height	68.1 in	57.7 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4233 lb.	4354 lb.	-121 lb.
Fuel Capacity	19.2 gal.	18.0 gal.	1.2 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.7 in	38.9 in	1.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.3 in	57.6 in	1.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	44.2 in	42.2 in	2 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.9 in	37.9 in	2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	59.6 in	56.4 in	3.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.1 in	0.0 in	57.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	38.4 in	38.8 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	35.9 in	0.0 in	35.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	55.0 in	0.0 in	55 in
Hip Room, Row 3	45.6 in	0.0 in	45.6 in
Legroom, Row 3	27.7 in	0.0 in	27.7 in
Total Legroom	110.3 in (over 3 rows)	81 in (over 2 rows)	29.3 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	13.8 ft³	18.2 ft³	-4.4 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	42.3 ft³	18.2	24.1 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	83.7 ft³	18.2 ft³	65.5 ft³

2015 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review

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2011 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

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