Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Optima | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,794 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,844 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,831 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,455 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,402 kg | 1,454 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 70 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,453 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,156 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 955 mm | -8 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,415 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,384 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 881 mm | -25 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,037 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 436 L | 238 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,744 L | 15.4 | -14.4 L |
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 Kia Optima.