Model Year | 2006 | 2020 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@6000 260 lb-ft@1450 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 105.1 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 176.4 in | -0.8 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 73.0 in | -6.3 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 64.8 in | -7.1 in |
Curb Weight | 3263 lb. | 3765 lb. | -502 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 16.4 gal. | -0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 39.3 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 57.1 in | -4.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 54.3 in | -1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.5 in | 1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.1 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 51.2 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 38.2 in | -4.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.7 in (over 2 rows) | -3.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 30.7 ft3 | -6.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 60.1 ft3 | 1.5 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 2020 Kia Sportage.