Model Year | 2007 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Nissan Murano | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 245 hp@5800 246 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 111.2 in | -8 in |
Length | 184.5 in | 187.6 in | -3.1 in |
Width | 67.2 in | 74.0 in | -6.8 in |
Height | 57.4 in | 66.5 in | -9.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2752 lb. | 3851 lb. | -1099 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 21.7 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.6 in | -5.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 56.2 in | -6.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.4 in | -1.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.7 in | -2.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.1 in | -6.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 56.6 in | -8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 36.1 in | -2.8 in |
Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 79.5 in (over 2 rows) | -4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 32.6 ft3 | -17.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 81.6 ft3 | -66.9 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 |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Feels more expensive and luxurious, like a Jaguar see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
It is large enough to comfortably seat three people, plus still having a large capacity trunk. see full Nissan Murano review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Perfect for a taller person; longer seat bottom gives better support; 8 way seat lets one get just the right position. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Plenty of room for an adult to stretch out and the reclining rear seats make it that much nicer. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Lots of stretch out space. Not cramped. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
Foot room not cramped. Lots of stretch room. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Can fit 4 150lb persons easy. Plenty of room to move around with 3 any size! see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Even I can ride in the back seat. Not something that I can do in a lot of cars. see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT AWD |
Room for 4 regular size! need to say more! see full Nissan Murano review |
2005 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
Very roomy see full Nissan Murano review |
2006 Nissan Murano Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 CVT FWD |
I had a Camaro once, and the seats would have been better suited to that, rather than a crossover to take to work and back. The lumbar hurt, no matter where I set it. see full Nissan Murano review |