Model Year | 2006 | 2009 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Pontiac G8 | |
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Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,916 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,460 mm | 4,981 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,694 mm | 1,900 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,466 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,402 kg | 1,749 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 60 L | 72 L | -12 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,354 mm | 1,440 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,090 mm | 1,072 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 947 mm | 965 mm | -18 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,344 mm | 1,501 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,313 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 856 mm | 1,001 mm | 855 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,073 mm (over 2 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 674 L | 496 L | 178 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,744 L | 17.5 | -16.5 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 |
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 | 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed manual RWD |
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review |
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review |