Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Kia Sedona | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 118.9 in | -15.7 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 202.0 in | -17.5 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 78.3 in | -11.1 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 69.3 in | -11.9 in |
Curb Weight | 2804 lb. | 4387 lb. | -1583 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.9 in | -0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 63.2 in | -9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 59.2 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.8 in | -2.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 65.3 in | -12.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 65.9 in | -17.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 40.9 in | -7.6 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 60.5 in | -60.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.1 in | -50.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 34.0 in | -34 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 116.6 in (over 3 rows) | -41.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 32.2 ft3 | -17.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 80.1 ft3 | -65.4 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 141.5 ft3 | -126.8 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 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |