Model Year | 2006 | 2018 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Audi Q3 | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1700 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 102.5 in | 0.7 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 172.8 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 72.1 in | -4.9 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 62.6 in | -5.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2804 lb. | 3494 lb. | -690 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 16.9 gal. | -3.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 37.0 in | 3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.8 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.0 in | 2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 53.6 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 31.1 in | 2.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 71.1 in (over 2 rows) | 4.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 16.7 ft3 | -2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 48.2 ft3 | -33.5 ft3 |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Audi Q3.