Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Saturn AURA | Acura ILX | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 164 hp@6400 159 lb-ft@5000 |
1.5L I4 Hybrid OHC-2v 111 hp@5500 127 lb-ft@1000 |
|
Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 112.3 in | 105.1 in | 7.2 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 179.1 in | 11.8 in |
Width | 70.3 in | 70.6 in | -0.3 in |
Height | 57.6 in | 55.6 in | 2 in |
Curb Weight | 3529 lb. | 2959 lb. | 570 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 16.0 gal. | 13.2 gal. | 2.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 37.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.9 in | 55.6 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.0 in | 50.2 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.3 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.4 in | 35.9 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.0 in | 53.5 in | 0.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.2 in | 51.6 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 37.6 in | 34.0 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 79.8 in (over 2 rows) | 76.3 in (over 2 rows) | 3.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.9 ft3 | 12.4 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
2009 Saturn AURA Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 169-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Comfortable for tall people. Lots of front seat legroom and headroom. Telescopic steering. Centre armrest adjusts nicely, I can drive with both elbows resting and still hold steering wheel. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 219-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD |
The seats fit me well and I find I can drive for hours without discomfort. see full Saturn AURA review |
2008 | 4dr Sedan 252-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Tilt/telescoping. Power and heated. They hold you in place in curves better than a sedan usually does. see full Saturn AURA review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | For me, Acura's front seats provide a very good combination of lateral support and comfort. Opinions of seats are bound to vary from person to person, though, as it's difficult to design one seat to fit all shapes and sizes of people. see full Acura ILX review |
2013 Acura ILX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The ILX's rear seat is considerably tighter than that in the Civic--functionality has been sacrificed in favor of a stylishly lower roofline. Six-foot passengers won't quite fit. see full Acura ILX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2013 Acura ILX.