Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Forte | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 171.3 in | 4.3 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | -3.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.1 in | 0.6 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 2928 lb. | 163 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.4 in | 0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.8 in | -0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 38.7 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.9 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 53.1 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.9 in | -2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 78.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 23.2 ft3 | 0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 56.4 ft3 | 5.2 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 |
2018 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | I found both rows of seats comfortable in the Kia. Outward visibility from the driver seat is pretty good, though the windshield is raked a bit much for my taste. Rear seat passengers enjoy a cushion comfortably high off the floor (unlike the Civic's) and a relatively open view forward. I personally have issues with the shape of the front seats in compact Hondas. Both their lumbar bulges and their headrests just too far forward. Try thoroughly before buying. see full Kia Forte review |
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