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Model Year | 2006 | 2012 | |
Model | Saab 9-2X | Volkswagen Routan | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 121.2 in | -21.8 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 202.5 in | -26.9 in |
Width | 66.7 in | 76.9 in | -10.2 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 68.9 in | -11.2 in |
Curb Weight | 3091 lb. | 4494 lb. | -1403 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 20.5 gal. | -4.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in | 37.2 in | 2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 52.7 in | 63.0 in | -10.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.3 in | 0.0 in | 53.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.9 in | 40.6 in | 2.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.3 in | 39.2 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 64.7 in | -11.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.7 in | 0.0 in | 51.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.7 in | 36.3 in | -2.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.9 in | -37.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 62.0 in | -62 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 31.8 in | -31.8 in |
Total Legroom | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 108.7 in (over 3 rows) | -32.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 32.3 ft3 | -8.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 23.8 | 83.0 ft3 | -59.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 61.6 ft3 | 140.6 ft3 | -79 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 2012 Volkswagen Routan.