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2007 Saturn ION and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 212 hp@7500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 106.4 in | -3.2 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 175.6 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.7 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 52.8 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb Weight | 2945 lb. | 3094 lb. | -149 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -2.9 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.8 in | -0.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.3 in | -3.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.8 in | -0.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 54.9 in | -3.9 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 48.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 32.2 in | 0.5 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2007 Saturn ION
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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