Hyundai Elantra (2020) vs. Saturn ION (2006) Specs

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2020 Hyundai Elantra and 2006 Saturn ION Specifications

Model Year	2020	2006
Model	Hyundai Elantra	Saturn ION
Engine	turbocharged 1.6L I4 DOHC-4v 201 hp@6000 195 lb-ft@1500	supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400
Transmission	7-speed automated manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	106.3 in	103.2 in	3.1 in
Length	181.9 in	184.5 in	-2.6 in
Width	70.9 in	67.2 in	3.7 in
Height	56.5 in	57.4 in	-0.9 in
Curb Weight	3131 lb.	2901 lb.	230 lb.
Fuel Capacity	14.0 gal.	13.0 gal.	1 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	40.3 in	40.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	56.2 in	53.7 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 1	53.4 in	49.5 in	3.9 in
Legroom, Row 1	42.2 in	42.2 in	0 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.3 in	37.0 in	0.3 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	55.3 in	52.8 in	2.5 in
Hip Room, Row 2	51.9 in	48.6 in	3.3 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.7 in	33.3 in	2.4 in
Total Legroom	77.9 in (over 2 rows)	75.5 in (over 2 rows)	2.4 in
Cargo Volume	14.4 ft³	14.7 ft³	-0.3 ft³

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2021	Though adjustments to their shape are limited to power lumbar, the new Hyundai Elantra's well-bolstered front seats fit me especially well. Your size and shape likely differ from mine, so impressions of seat comfort will vary. Whether they fit or not, in the Elantra Limited (unlike in the Forte) they are upholstered in real leather and would not appear out of place in an Audi. see full Hyundai Elantra review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Rear seat passengers enjoy abundant knee room, but those of more than middling height will find headroom and thigh support marginal at best. These weaknesses are fairly common in current compact sedans, but the Forte, with a taller, less swoopy roof line, has a more comfortably positioned rear seat and a bit more rear headroom. see full Hyundai Elantra review

None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Hyundai Elantra.

2006 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
2005	4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Had a higher comfort level in the driver seat than in the Mazda 3. see full Saturn ION review

2006 Saturn ION Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
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
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
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
2005	4dr Sedan 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD	Rear seat space is slightly cramped for the size of the car. see full Saturn ION review

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