Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Lexus GS | Saturn ION | |
Engine | 4.3L V8 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5600 325 lb-ft@3400 |
supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 103.2 in | 9 in |
Length | 190.0 in | 184.5 in | 5.5 in |
Width | 71.7 in | 67.2 in | 4.5 in |
Height | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | -1.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3916 lb. | 2901 lb. | 1015 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.8 gal. | 13.0 gal. | 5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 40.0 in | -2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.3 in | 53.7 in | 2.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 54.4 in | 49.5 in | 4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 43.5 in | 42.2 in | 1.3 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.1 in | 52.8 in | 2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.4 in | 48.6 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.4 in | 33.3 in | 3.1 in |
Total Legroom | 79.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume | 12.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 245-horsepower 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very good front seats with excellent back and head/neck spport for those of us who are spinally challengged. see full Lexus GS review |
2006 Lexus GS Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 300-horsepower 4.3L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
comfortable but tight see full Lexus GS review |
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 |