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2007 Saturn ION and 2008 Toyota Highlander Specifications
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 | |
| Model | Saturn ION | Toyota Highlander | |
| Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-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 | 188.4 in | -3.9 in |
| Width | 67.2 in | 75.2 in | -8 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 68.1 in | -10.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2752 lb. | 3979 lb. | -1227 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -6.2 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.6 in | -0.6 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 59.7 in | -6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.5 in | 56.7 in | -7.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 43.2 in | -1 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 37.0 in | 40.1 in | -3.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 59.5 in | -6.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.6 in | 56.5 in | -7.9 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 33.3 in | 38.3 in | -5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.3 in | -36.3 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 55.0 in | -55 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 42.3 in | -42.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 29.2 in | -29.2 in |
| Total Legroom | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) | 110.7 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.7 ft3 | 10.3 ft3 | 4.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 42.3 ft3 | -27.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 ft3 | 95.4 ft3 | -80.7 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 2008 Toyota Highlander
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Third row seating and 2nd row has more leg room than the Murano by about 1". see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
4 cup holders see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Limo-like leg room and captains chairs see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid CVT AWD |
The widest seats of all Midsize SUVs (X5, Q7, Tourag, Cayenne, etc.) see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
seats were hard and flat. Even top of the line luxury model seats were a big disappointment . . . one of the principal reasons we did not choose this vehicle see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2009 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Only two seats in the 2nd row, very small leg room in the 3rd row. see full Toyota Highlander review |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
3rd row seat is full bench seat and individual side can not be raised or lowered independently. Access and available room much less than MDX. see full Toyota Highlander review |
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