Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Optima | |
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Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 110.0 in | -10.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 190.7 in | -15.1 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 72.1 in | -5.4 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 3237 lb. | -146 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -2.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.0 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.7 in | -1.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 45.5 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.6 in | -0.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.7 in | -2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 54.5 in | -2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.7 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 80.2 in (over 2 rows) | -3.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 8.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 46.2 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 |
2014 Kia Optima Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Optima's rear seat is comfortably shaped, and includes plenty of room for passengers to stretch out their legs. Heads are a different matter. Though I'm only 5-9, if I still had much hair it would have been brushing the headliner. The Fusion provides a little more rear headroom, but less knee room. Buyers seeking a rear seat suitable for large adults won't be happy with this aspect of either car. see full Kia Optima review |
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