Model Year | 2006 | 2021 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Forte | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 106.3 in | -6.9 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 182.7 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 70.9 in | -4.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.5 in | 1.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 2707 lb. | 384 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.0 gal. | 1.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 38.8 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 56.1 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 53.0 in | 0.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.2 in | 0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.5 in | -0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.3 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 51.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 35.7 in | -2 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.3 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | 46.3 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 2021 Kia Forte.