Model Year | 2010 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo V70 | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v 235 hp@6200 236 lb-ft@3200 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 99.4 in | 11.4 in |
Length | 189.9 in | 175.6 in | 14.3 in |
Width | 73.3 in | 66.7 in | 6.6 in |
Height | 60.9 in | 57.7 in | 3.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3527 lb. | 3263 lb. | 264 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.8 in | 39.7 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.4 in | 52.7 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.8 in | 53.3 in | 1.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.9 in | -1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 37.3 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 56.5 in | 52.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 51.7 in | 3.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.6 in | 33.7 in | 0.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.5 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.3 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | 9.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 72.1 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 |
2010 Volvo V70 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
They are the comfortable front seats I have ever experienced. I can sit in them for several hours without discomfort, which is not usually the case in other cars. see full Volvo V70 review |
2009 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 182hp 2.4L I5 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
I can sit on this chair for many hours without any problems see full Volvo V70 review |
2006 Saab 9-2X Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Cramped rear seat leg room. Rear door opening tight at shoe level. Swooping c-pillar design obstructs outward visibility. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD |
Lack of any type of lumbar support is very uncomfortable. I opened the seat and installed my own inflatable device...much better now. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Somewhat cramped rear legroom. see full Saab 9-2X review |
2005 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD |
Not really very luxurious. see full Saab 9-2X review |