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2006 Saab 9-2X
2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,710
2 listings nationwide

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2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$34,340

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2006 Saab 9-2X
2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD

Based on the Subaru Impreza and Impreza WRX wagons, the Saab 9-2X receives minor changes for its second and last year in production. The base version, formerly the Linear, was renamed ...

2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
No Expert Reviews

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2006 Saab 9-2X
2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD
295
dre0812 2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWDReview:

Nothing Bad To Say About The Car Except The Sound System Sucks — handles very well good acceleration but the first gear is a little short only like 30 to 35 mph

Owner for 0 years, 1 months

Miles Driven per Year:10,000

55
Douglas 2006 Saab 9-2X 2.5i 4dr Wagon AWDReview:

Saab Station Wagon, Woohoo! — Great gas mileage for an all wheel drive car, 30-32 mpg! Heated seats, mirrors and windshield wiper...

2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
20
Big_Smoke writes:
Pretty similar to the Audi, but better handling, more pickup, and overall more comfortable
Power Ranked 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD worse.
"It felt like it had way more pickup"
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2012 Audi A4 2.0T Premium Plus Sedan FWD worse.
"The Trunk in the Saab is massive compared to the Audis"

Specs

2006 Saab 9-2X
2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero
Powertrain
Drivetrain
AWD
AWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
19 MPG
19 MPG
19 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
25 MPG
26 MPG
29 MPG
33 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 15 gal 16.4 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Flex Fuel Vehicle
Power
173 hp @ 6,000 RPM
173 hp @ 6,000 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
220 hp @ 5,300 RPM
Torque
166 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
166 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
258 lb-ft @ 2,500 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10:1
10:1
9.5:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,500 cc
2,500 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.92 in x 3.11 in
3.92 in x 3.11 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
3.4 in x 3.4 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Front Driver 4 stars --
Front Passenger 5 stars --
Side Driver 4 stars --
Side Rear Passenger 4 stars --
Rollover (pre-2011) 4 stars --
Comfort and Convenience
Sunroof/Moonroof Optional Standard
Leather Seats Optional --
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player Standard Standard
CD Changer -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Passenger Power Seats Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 42.9 in 42.3 in
Back Legroom 33.7 in 35.1 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 27.9 cu ft 15 cu ft
Maximum Payload 979 lbs --
Standard Towing Capacity 1,000 lbs --
Maximum Towing Capacity -- 3,500 lbs
Exterior
Length 175.6 in 182.9 in
Width 66.7 in 70.9 in
Height 57.7 in 57.1 in
Wheelbase 99.4 in 105.3 in

Available Options

2006 Saab 9-2X
2.5i 4dr Wagon AWD
2012 Saab 9-3
Aero

Exterior Colors

  • Arctic White
  • Black
  • Carbon Gray Metallic
  • Diamond Silver Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Java Metallic
  • Jet Black Metallic
  • Laser Red
  • Nocturne Blue Metallic
  • Oak Metallic

Option Packages

  • Navigation Radio
  • Navigation W/Bose Audio
  • Premium PKG

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