Model Year | 2006 | 2008 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Rio | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 98.4 in | 1 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 158.1 in | 17.5 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 66.7 in | 0 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 57.9 in | -0.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 2438 lb. | 653 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.6 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.5 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 50.8 in | 2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 42.8 in | 0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 37.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 53.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 50.0 in | 1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 34.3 in | -0.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.1 in (over 2 rows) | -0.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 15.8 ft3 | 8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 49.6 ft3 | 12 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 |
2008 Kia Rio Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 110-horsepower 1.6L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
good leg room, seats are comfortable see full Kia Rio review |