Saab 9-2X (2006) vs. Kia Sorento (2013) Specs

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2006 Saab 9-2X and 2013 Kia Sorento Specifications

Model Year	2006	2013
Model	Saab 9-2X	Kia Sorento
Engine	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600	3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6300 248 lb-ft@5000
Transmission	4-speed automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Wagon	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	99.4 in	106.3 in	-6.9 in
Length	175.6 in	183.9 in	-8.3 in
Width	66.7 in	74.2 in	-7.5 in
Height	57.7 in	67.3 in	-9.6 in
Curb Weight	3263 lb.	3935 lb.	-672 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.	19.8 gal.	-3.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.7 in	39.2 in	0.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	52.7 in	59.3 in	-6.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.3 in	56.3 in	-3 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.9 in	41.3 in	1.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	39.2 in	-1.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	52.9 in	58.7 in	-5.8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.7 in	55.9 in	-4.2 in
Legroom, Row 2	33.7 in	37.6 in	-3.9 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	36.7 in	-36.7 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	53.8 in	-53.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	44.4 in	-44.4 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	31.3 in	-31.3 in
Total Legroom	76.6 in (over 2 rows)	110.2 in (over 3 rows)	-33.6 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	23.8 ft³	9.1 ft³	14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	23.8	37.0 ft³	-13.2
Cargo Volume, Maximum	61.6 ft³	72.5 ft³	-10.9 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

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The Kia Sorento had very good seating positions in the front for a very tall person, I'm almost 6'5" and was able to fit with the sunroof / panaramic roof. You get a feeling of control and confidence. You do loose about 1" or so with the see full Kia Sorento review
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Very comfortable seats up front with tons of leg room. see full Kia Sorento review

2013 Kia Sorento Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2012	4dr SUV 276-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Needs an adjustable second row and a little more cargo room when the third row seat is up. see full Kia Sorento review

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