

Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Acura RSX | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@7800 140 lb-ft@7000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 101.2 in | 2 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 172.4 in | 12.6 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 67.9 in | 0 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 54.9 in | 1.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2840 lb. | 105 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.8 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.6 in | 1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 51.1 in | -1.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 34.1 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 51.3 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 46.2 in | 2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 29.2 in | 3.5 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 72.3 in (over 2 rows) | 2.6 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 16.0 ft3 | -1.8 ft3 |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Lots of seat travel results in plenty of available leg room. Adjustable seat height results in plenty of available headroom. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The front set has plenty of leg room. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
lots of leg room see full Saturn ION review |
2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
minimal leg rom when front seat is back see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Seat bottoms are too short. Not enough leg room when the front seats are set back and not enough foot room. There is a metallic bar on the bottom of the front seats that take too much space in the foot wells for the back passengers. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
small seat that lacks padding even though the back support is very good. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
no room in the back for tall people see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Not passenger friendly but easy to access with the rear doors. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 Acura RSX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Hatch 201-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
The rear seat is not much use if the front passengers are over 6ft. Very little head/leg room. But you don’t buy this type of car to haul 4 people around. But in a pinch I’ve had 4 in there, and I’m 6’4”. see full Acura RSX review |