Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 277 hp@6000 311 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 108.9 in | -5.7 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 188.4 in | -3.9 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 74.8 in | -7.6 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 66.3 in | -8.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 3907 lb. | -1006 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.8 gal. | -5.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 41.2 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.1 in | -5.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 57.5 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 40.2 in | 2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.0 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 58.3 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 56.3 in | -7.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 41.7 in | -8.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 81.9 in (over 2 rows) | -6.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 36.4 ft3 | -21.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 72.1 ft3 | -57.4 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe.