Model Year | 2006 | 2010 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Toyota Matrix | |
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Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 102.4 in | -3 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 171.9 in | 3.7 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 69.5 in | -2.8 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 61.4 in | -3.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 2865 lb. | 226 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 40.5 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 53.3 in | -0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 52.3 in | 1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 41.6 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.3 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 52.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 43.7 in | 8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.2 in | -2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 77.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 19.8 ft3 | 4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 61.5 ft3 | 0.1 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 |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat for a tall large guy is terrible this is why i got a BMW instead 2 years ago, my wife is using the Toyota see full Toyota Matrix review |
2010 Toyota Matrix Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
The front seat is not rally confortable for a big 6foot 300 pound guy. I have long torso and some time get back pain in the middle after long driving... see full Toyota Matrix review |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 158-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
front seat are horrible for an "high end" class (XRS) car ...
I considered getting rid of the car due to back pain, but my wife is using it now, I got a BMW
see full Toyota Matrix review |