Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Mercedes-Benz GL | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 153 kW@5600 271 Nm@4400 |
4.7L V8 DOHC-4v 250 kW@6000 460 Nm@2700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 3,076 mm | -1 mm |
Length | 4,686 mm | 5,095 mm | -1 mm |
Width | 1,707 mm | 1,930 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,839 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,316 kg | 2,395 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 98 L | -49 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,019 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,481 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,031 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,496 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,234 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 1,003 mm | 845 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 970 mm | -970 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,283 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 869 mm | -869 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,896 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 405 L | 11 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,240 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,359 L | 12.7 |
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 |
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
This SUV has a third row seat that can accommodate adults comfortably, without sacrificing braking and safety. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Excellent, usable 3rd row seating see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Roomy and adjustable. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2008 | 4dr SUV turbocharged 215hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Second row is good. Third row is EXCELLENT. Bigger than some of the monster American SUVs. see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 335-horsepower 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Large third row seating to accomodate adults in far back row... see full Mercedes-Benz GL review |