Toyota Highlander (2022) vs. Saab 9-5 (2006) Specs

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2022 Toyota Highlander and 2006 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Model Year	2022	2006
Model	Toyota Highlander	Saab 9-5
Engine	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6600 263 lb-ft@4700	turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@5300 258 lb-ft@1900
Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic	5-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr SUV	4dr Wagon
			Difference
Wheelbase	112.2 in	106.4 in	5.8 in
Length	194.9 in	190.6 in	4.3 in
Width	76.0 in	70.5 in	5.5 in
Height	68.1 in	57.7 in	10.4 in
Curb Weight	4145 lb.	3680 lb.	465 lb.
Fuel Capacity	17.9 gal.	18.5 gal.	-0.6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	41.2 in	38.7 in	2.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	59.0 in	56.9 in	2.1 in
Hip Room, Row 1	57.2 in	0.0 in	57.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.0 in	42.4 in	-0.4 in
Headroom, Row 2	39.4 in	38.2 in	1.2 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	58.7 in	56.5 in	2.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	57.0 in	0.0 in	57 in
Legroom, Row 2	41.0 in	36.6 in	4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	36.1 in	0.0 in	36.1 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	110.7 in (over 3 rows)	79 in (over 2 rows)	31.7 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	16.0 ft³	36.8 ft³	-20.8 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	48.4 ft³	36.8	11.6 ft³
Cargo Volume, Maximum	84.3 ft³	73.0 ft³	11.3 ft³

2022 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	With each redesign (for 2008, 2014, and 2020) Toyota has enlarged the Highlander, yet the crossover's third-row seat remains uncomforably low and tight. For adults to be even passably comfortable in the way-back the second row must be slid forward, rendering legroom there also marginal. Some three-row crossovers have much roomier and more comfortable third-row seats. But if you want to be able to squeeze in eight people, Highlanders with a second-row bench can do this. Because they have significantly narrower third-row seats, the Ford Explorer and Kia Sorento cannot fit three people back there even in a pinch, so in hybrid form the former has a maximum capacity of seven people and the latter only six. (The Sorento PHEV will be able to seat seven.) This noted, if you want your adult passengers to have plenty of room, the practical capacity of each is four people. see full Toyota Highlander review

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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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