Model Year | 2007 | 2022 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 181 hp@7000 151 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 90.9 in | 12.3 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 154.1 in | 30.9 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 68.3 in | -0.4 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 49.0 in | 7 in |
Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 2514 lb. | 431 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 11.9 gal. | 1.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 36.8 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 52.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 52.0 in | -2.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.1 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 0.0 in | 36.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 0.0 in | 51 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 0.0 in | 32.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 43.1 in (over 1 rows) | 31.8 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 4.5 ft3 | 9.7 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata.