Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Dodge Nitro | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
4.0L V6 OHC-4v 260 hp@5200 265 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD, part-time | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 108.8 in | -9.4 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 178.9 in | -3.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.1 in | -6.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 69.9 in | -12.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4144 lb. | -881 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 19.5 gal. | -3.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.2 in | -4.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 56.8 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.8 in | 2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.8 in | -3.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.4 in | -3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 47.4 in | 4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 37.7 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.5 in (over 2 rows) | -1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 32.1 ft3 | -8.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 | -3.6 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 2008 Dodge Nitro.