Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | BMW X5 | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
4.8L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6300 350 lb-ft@3400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 115.5 in | -16.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 191.1 in | -15.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.1 in | -9.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 69.5 in | -11.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 5335 lb. | -2072 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 23.0 gal. | -7.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 60.0 in | -7.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.0 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.0 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.0 in | -5.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.6 in | -2.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 7.1 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 21.9 ft3 | 1.9 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 61.8 ft3 | -0.2 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2009 BMW X5.