Model Year | 2007 | 2023 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Kia Carnival | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 290 hp@6400 262 lb-ft@5000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 3,091 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,686 mm | 5,156 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,707 mm | 1,994 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,740 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,248 kg | 1,985 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 72 L | -23 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,039 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,631 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,519 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,003 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,605 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,234 mm | 1,687 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 1,029 mm | 845 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 980 mm | -980 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,511 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,280 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 904 mm | -904 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,977 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 1,138 L | 415 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 2,461 L | 12.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 4,109 L | 10.7 |
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 Kia Carnival.