Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Ford Taurus X | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 263 hp@6250 249 lb-ft@4500 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.9 in | 99.4 in | 13.5 in |
Length | 200.3 in | 175.6 in | 24.7 in |
Width | 74.9 in | 66.7 in | 8.2 in |
Height | 67.4 in | 57.7 in | 9.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4204 lb. | 3263 lb. | 941 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 39.7 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.5 in | 52.7 in | 5.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in | 53.3 in | 1.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.8 in | 42.9 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.4 in | 37.3 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.9 in | 52.9 in | 5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.4 in | 51.7 in | 4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 33.7 in | 6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.5 in | 0.0 in | 38.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 50.6 in | 0.0 in | 50.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 46.0 in | 0.0 in | 46 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 33.6 in | 0.0 in | 33.6 in |
Total Legroom | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 17.4 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -6.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.4 ft3 | 23.8 | 23.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 85.2 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 |
2009 Ford Taurus X Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Wagon 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
The second row seat was mounted comfortably high off the floor. see full Ford Taurus X 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 |