Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Ford Explorer | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6500 255 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 112.6 in | -13.2 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 197.1 in | -21.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 78.9 in | -12.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 70.4 in | -12.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4752 lb. | -1489 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. | -2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.6 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 61.3 in | -8.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 57.3 in | -4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 40.5 in | -3.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 61.0 in | -8.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 56.7 in | -5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 39.8 in | -6.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.8 in | -37.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 40.7 in | -40.7 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.2 in | -33.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.6 in (over 3 rows) | -37 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 | 2.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 43.8 ft3 | -20 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 80.7 ft3 | -19.1 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2011 Ford Explorer.