Which is better: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2006 Saab 9-2X vs 2026 Subaru Forester on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.

Which costs less: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

Based on starting MSRP, the 2006 Saab 9-2X starts lower at $22,990. Live Subaru Forester listings start at $13,023.

Which has better startingMsrp: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

The 2006 Saab 9-2X leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (22,990).

Which has better combinedMpg: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).

Which has better horsepower: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

The 2006 Saab 9-2X leads on horsepower in this comparison (230).

Which has better maxTowingLbs: 2006 Saab 9-2X or 2026 Subaru Forester?

The 2026 Subaru Forester leads on maxTowingLbs in this comparison (3,000).

How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2006 Saab 9-2X vs 2026 Subaru Forester?

NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Subaru Forester (5/5 NHTSA overall).

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Saab 9-2X vs Subaru Forester

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2006 Saab 9-2X

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Overview

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Selected trim	2.5i	Forester SUV
Body style	Wagon	SUV
Drivetrain	all wheel drive	all wheel drive
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Transmission	5-speed manual	continuously variable-speed automatic
Engine type	gas	gas
Model year	2006	2026

Pricing & market

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
MSRP	$22,990 (best)	$29,995
Lowest listing price	—	$13,023 (best)
Median listing price	—	$27,995 (best)
Highest listing price	—	$42,263 (best)
For sale now	0	91 (best)

Fuel economy & range

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Combined MPG	22 MPG	29 MPG (best)
City MPG	19 MPG	26 MPG (best)
Highway MPG	26 MPG	33 MPG (best)
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	16.6 gal (best)

Performance

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Horsepower	173 hp	180 hp (best)
Torque	166 lb-ft	178 lb-ft (best)
Engine size	2.5 L	2.5 L
Cylinders	flat 4	flat 4

Size & capability

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
Seating	5 seats	5 seats
Doors	5 (best)	4
Cargo volume	61.6 cu ft	74.4 cu ft (best)
Towing capacity	1,000 lbs (best)	—
Curb weight	3,091 lbs (best)	3,510 lbs
Ground clearance	6.1 in	8.7 in (best)
Wheelbase	99.4 in	105.1 in (best)
Length	175.6 in	183.3 in (best)
Width	66.7 in	72 in (best)
Height	57.7 in	68.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

Spec	Saab 9-2X2.5i	Subaru ForesterForester SUV
NHTSA overall	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (driver)	4 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Frontal crash (passenger)	5 / 5 ★	5 / 5 ★
Side crash (driver)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side crash (passenger)	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Side pole	—	5 / 5 ★ (best)
Rollover	4 / 5 ★	4 / 5 ★
Open recalls (YMM scope)	7	3 (best)

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

Trim	Saab 9-2X	Subaru Forester
1	2.5i $22,990 MSRP(Currently comparing)	Forester SUV $29,995 MSRP(Currently comparing)
2	Aero $26,950 MSRP	Premium $33,385 MSRP
3	—	Premium Hybrid $34,730 MSRP
4	—	Sport $36,105 MSRP
5	—	Limited $37,695 MSRP
6	—	Sport Hybrid $37,930 MSRP
7	—	Wilderness $38,385 MSRP
8	—	Limited Hybrid $38,995 MSRP
9	—	Touring Hybrid $41,545 MSRP
10	—	Touring $41,595 MSRP

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