Model Year | 2006 | 2011 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Kia Forte | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 168 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 104.3 in | -1.1 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 178.3 in | 6.2 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 69.9 in | -2.7 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.5 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2804 lb. | 2870 lb. | -66 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.7 gal. | -0.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.0 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 55.7 in | -2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.0 in | -3.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.3 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.8 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.7 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 53.3 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 35.0 in | -1.7 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.3 in (over 2 rows) | -2.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 | 0 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 |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room, indeed there may be too much room as it is a bit of a reach to unlock the passenger side door, almost impossible to adjust the passenger door mirror and lower the passenger window? Forget it. Plenty of elbow room. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My Jazz Bass, in its case, fits on the floor between the front and rear seats. Just like the front seats, there is plenty of room for two and adequate room for three. see full Kia Forte review |
2011 Kia Forte Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I feel the seat is to far away from the wheel and the pedals are angled to steeply. The dead pedal is perfect though. see full Kia Forte review |
2010 | 4dr Sedan 156-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
too small and too tight. see full Kia Forte review |