Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
4.6L V8 OHC-3v 292 hp@5750 300 lb-ft@3950 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 113.7 in | -14.3 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 193.4 in | -17.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.7 in | -7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 72.8 in | -15.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4706 lb. | -1443 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 22.5 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.8 in | -0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 59.0 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.4 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.9 in | -6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 55.5 in | -3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.9 in | -3.2 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.4 in | -37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.1 in | -53.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.3 in | -45.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.9 in | -34.9 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 114.2 in (over 3 rows) | -37.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 13.6 ft3 | 10.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 43.9 ft3 | -20.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -22.1 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 |
2008 Ford Explorer Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range |
the front seat has plenty of leg room and seats hug you see full Ford Explorer review |