Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Chevrolet Impala | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@6500 262 lb-ft@5300 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.5 in | -11.1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 200.4 in | -24.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.9 in | -6.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 58.7 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 3208 lb. | 3555 lb. | -347 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 17.0 gal. | -1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 58.7 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.4 in | -3.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.3 in | 0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 57.2 in | -5.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.6 in | -3.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | -3.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 5.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 18.6 ft3 | 43 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 2012 Chevrolet Impala.