Model Year | 2008 | 2006 | |
Model | Volvo S60 | Saab 9-2X | |
Engine | turbocharged 2.4L I5 DOHC-4v 257 hp@5500 258 lb-ft@2100 |
turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 230 hp@5600 235 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.9 in | 99.4 in | 7.5 in |
Length | 180.2 in | 175.6 in | 4.6 in |
Width | 71.4 in | 66.7 in | 4.7 in |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.7 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3393 lb. | 3263 lb. | 130 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.7 in | 39.7 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.2 in | 52.7 in | 3.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.0 in | 53.3 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.6 in | 42.9 in | -0.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 37.3 in | 0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.5 in | 52.9 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.2 in | 51.7 in | 3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 33.7 in | -0.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 13.9 ft3 | 23.8 ft3 | -9.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 13.9 ft3 | 61.6 ft3 | -47.7 ft3 |
2008 Volvo S60 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 208hp 2.5L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Superior comfort. Excellent support while still soft. see full Volvo S60 review |
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 |