Model Year | 2007 | 2009 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Mercedes-Benz R-Class | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6000 258 lb-ft@2400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 126.6 in | -23.4 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 203.0 in | -18.5 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 75.7 in | -8.5 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 65.4 in | -8 in |
Curb Weight | 2804 lb. | 4829 lb. | -2025 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 25.1 gal. | -12.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 39.8 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 60.3 in | -6.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 0.0 in | 49.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 39.8 in | 2.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.4 in | -3.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.6 in | -6.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 0.0 in | 48.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.2 in | -2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.8 in | -52.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.4 in | -32.4 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 108.4 in (over 3 rows) | -32.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 15.3 ft3 | -0.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 42.2 ft3 | -27.5 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 85.0 ft3 | -70.3 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 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Very roomie see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |
2009 Mercedes-Benz R-Class Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Three different lumbar pumps...don't seem to be very different in what is inflated. see full Mercedes-Benz R-Class review |