Saab 9-2X vs Volvo V50

The Saab 9-2X is more fuel-efficient at 23 MPG combined, against 22 MPG for the Volvo V50. At EPA assumptions that is about $850 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)

Side by side

	Saab 9-2X	Volvo V50
Complaints (NHTSA)	136	26
Most reported problem	Air bags	Engine
Crashes and fires	1 and 1	0 and 0
Typical mileage at complaint	100,000 miles	61,000 miles
Recalls	4	3
Fuel economy, combined	23 MPG	22 MPG
City and highway	20 and 26	19 and 27
Yearly fuel cost (EPA)	$2,900	$3,750

What the numbers say

NHTSA has 136 complaints for the Saab 9-2X and 26 for the Volvo V50. 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, 3 for the Volvo V50.

Work out the fuel cost of each on your own mileage