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2006 Saturn ION and 2014 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2006 | 2014 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 109.8 in | -6.6 in |
| Length | 184.5 in | 191.1 in | -6.6 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 75.8 in | -8.6 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 68.1 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2901 lb. | 4233 lb. | -1332 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.3 in | -5.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 57.2 in | -7.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 44.2 in | -2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 39.9 in | -2.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.6 in | -6.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 57.1 in | -8.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.4 in | -5.1 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.9 in | -35.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.6 in | -45.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 27.7 in | -27.7 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.3 in (over 3 rows) | -34.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 83.7 ft3 | -69 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 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| Toyota replaced the 2013 Highlander's rear struts with control arms to enable a three-inch-wider third-row seat, and then used the extra space to cram in a third seating position. So if you need seats for eight people, only the Highlander will do in this threesome. A top-of-the-line Santa Fe only seats six. Other eight-pass options include the Honda Pilot and GM's large crossovers. But those three people best be small, as the Highlander doesn't have nearly as much rear legroom as the Pathfinder or the Santa Fe. To fit children of even middling size in the third row it's necessary to slide the second row well forward. The second row seat cushion is mounted too low for adult comfort. The Nissan's second row suffers from a similar shortcoming, but the Hyundai's does not. see full Toyota Highlander review | ||
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2014 Toyota Highlander
| 2014 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2013 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Perfect for two car seats. Really neat trick - the middle seat for the 2nd row rolls up into the center console. I did not remove it nor attempt to sit in it but that does make the 3rd row more likely to be used for those with car seats. I did not attempt to sit in the 3rd row (looked at it before folding into the floor for cargo space for the entire trip) so cannot opine on it. Use at your own risk. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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