Saab 9-2X vs Scion XB

The Scion XB is more fuel-efficient at 29 MPG combined, against 23 MPG for the Saab 9-2X. At EPA assumptions that is about $600 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Saab 9-2X	Scion XB
Complaints (NHTSA)	136	122
Most reported problem	Air bags	Body & structure
Crashes and fires	1 and 1	21 and 2
Typical mileage at complaint	100,000 miles	57,000 miles
Recalls	4	1
Fuel economy, combined	23 MPG	29 MPG
City and highway	20 and 26	27 and 32
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$2,900	$2,300

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 136 complaints for the Saab 9-2X and 122 for the Scion XB. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.

Safety recalls on file: 4 for the Saab 9-2X, 1 for the Scion XB.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage