Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000 |
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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 | 106.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 184.1 in | -8.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 74.4 in | -7.7 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 67.9 in | -10.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 4054 lb. | -791 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.0 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.2 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 59.5 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 55.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.6 in | 0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.6 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.6 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 55.0 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.8 in | -3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 34.2 ft3 | -10.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 78.2 ft3 | -16.6 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 |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Fits my back and legs better than my last car see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |
2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Short seats, not very supportive at the sides. Strangely lumpy backrest. see full Hyundai Santa Fe review |