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2006 Saturn ION and 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Mazda Mazda3 | |
| Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v 263 hp@5500 280 lb-ft@3000 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.9 in | -0.7 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 180.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 69.1 in | -1.9 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 57.9 in | -0.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 3257 lb. | -356 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 38.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.9 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 53.7 in | -4.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 37.4 in | -0.4 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 52.2 in | -3.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.2 in | -2.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 78.2 in (over 2 rows) | -2.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft3 | 11.8 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saturn ION
| 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 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | The Mazda3 also isn't a clear choice if a roomy rear seat is a top priority. Sitting behind my 5-9 self, I had little room to spare. The rear seat in the Ford Focus is at least as tight, but has a more comfortably positioned cushion. A Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra, or Toyota Corolla has far more rear seat room. If you like how the Mazda3 looks and drives, but need more rear seat legroom, the Mazda6 offers another three inches for another $2,100 to $3,700 (depending on trim level). see full Mazda Mazda3 review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Mazda Mazda3
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice contoured, form fitting seats offer plenty of support, quite comfortable. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2013 Mazda Mazda3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Rear seat a bit tight, needs more room back there. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It's a joke. You can't fit anything in the back seat aside from children and/or groceries/shopping. Putting an adult back there will require a sincere apology, and possibly a written note and gift bottle of wine. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Non of either if the front seats are all the way back, but rear seat room is NOT a factor for me. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Sedan 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I bought this car to replace a 2004 Mazda 6i Hatchback that I truly loved (got rear-ended and totaled). I did not like the 2012 Mazda 6 at all (or the milage it got), so I went the 3 with Skyactiv. The rear seat and rear legroom is just a bit too small. If it were a tad larger, this would be a awesome car, but the great mileage I get offsets this to a certain degree. see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is rather tight, worse than my old Protege5 see full Mazda Mazda3 review |
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