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Saturn ION (2007) vs. Pontiac G8 (2009) Specs

How powerful is the engine? How much room is in the back seat? Get the 2007 Saturn ION and 2009 Pontiac G8 specs.

2007 Saturn ION and 2009 Pontiac G8 Specifications

Model Year 2007 2009  
Model Saturn ION Pontiac G8  
Engine  
Transmission  
Drivetrain  
Body 4dr Sedan 4dr Sedan  
      Difference
Wheelbase 103.2 in 114.8 in -11.6 in
Length 184.5 in 196.1 in -11.6 in
Width 67.2 in 74.8 in -7.6 in
Height 57.4 in 57.7 in -0.3 in
Curb Weight 2752 lb. 3855 lb. -1103 lb.
Fuel Capacity 13.0 gal. 19.0 gal. -6 gal.
Headroom, Row 1 40.0 in 38.7 in 1.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1 53.7 in 59.1 in -5.4 in
Hip Room, Row 1 49.5 in 56.7 in -7.2 in
Legroom, Row 1 42.2 in 42.2 in 0 in
Headroom, Row 2 37.0 in 38.0 in -1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2 52.8 in 59.1 in -6.3 in
Hip Room, Row 2 48.6 in 58.0 in -9.4 in
Legroom, Row 2 33.3 in 39.4 in -6.1 in
Total Legroom 75.5 in (over 2 rows) 81.6 in (over 2 rows) -6.1 in
Cargo Volume 14.7 ft3 17.5 ft3 -2.8 ft3

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn ION

2007 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
YearBody/PowertrainComment
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
 

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Pontiac G8

2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Huge back seat, and very comfortable, even for two adults and a child seat. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Plenty of room, good support, and do not have to squirm much on a 6 hour drive. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tons of legroom, and I mean TONS of legroom see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 256-horsepower 3.6L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Even with front seats completely back, there is enough leg room for rear passengers. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
When I go places with my friends, I actaully like sitting in the back! The back seats are sooo comfortable. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
The seat fits my smaller frame and has comfortable padding and bolsters. The headrest is in the right place. Power controls are convenient. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Tons of room for the family. This is a true full-size sedan. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Extremely comfortable backseat, although serious hump in the center eliminates almost all leg room for center seat. Four in comfort all day long, large armrest, good visibility forward and to the side. Nice support, split folding seats and cargo passthru see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 4dr Sedan 415-horsepower 6.2L V8
6-speed manual RWD
Fantastic seats. see full Pontiac G8 review
2009 Pontiac G8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr Sedan 361-horsepower 6.0L V8
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
Cannot get comfortable - ever. Hurts my lower back after just 15 mins. I have the leather seats w/ premium package. No lateral support/bolstering either. Lumbar support useless. see full Pontiac G8 review
 
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