

Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Chrysler Aspen | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
5.7L V8 OHV-2v 376 hp@5600 401 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 119.2 in | -16 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 200.8 in | -16.3 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 76.0 in | -8.8 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 74.3 in | -16.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 5059 lb. | -2158 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 27.0 gal. | -14 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.4 in | -5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 58.8 in | -9.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.4 in | 0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.3 in | -2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.6 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 57.2 in | -8.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 37.4 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.2 in | -39.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.9 in | -58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 48.0 in | -48 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.5 in | -34.5 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 113.3 in (over 3 rows) | -37.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 19.0 ft3 | -4.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 67.3 ft3 | -52.6 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 102.4 ft3 | -87.7 ft3 |
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 |
2009 Chrysler Aspen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 376-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range |
Plenty of room for 6 footers see full Chrysler Aspen review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 303-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD |
Its equipped with two captains chairs and a console for passenegers. Plenty of room all around and easy exit and entry. see full Chrysler Aspen review |