Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,659 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,686 mm | 4,600 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,707 mm | 1,816 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,458 mm | 1,684 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,316 kg | 1,615 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 60 L | -11 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,016 mm | 1,036 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,364 mm | 1,450 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,257 mm | 1,367 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,062 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 1,008 mm | 939 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,341 mm | 1,405 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,234 mm | 1,331 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 846 mm | 973 mm | -127 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 945 mm | -945 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,336 mm | -1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0 mm | 1,100 mm | -1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0 mm | 762 mm | -762 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) | 2,797 mm (over 3 rows) | -1 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 416 L | 348 L | 68 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 14.7 | 1,053 L | 13.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.7 | 2,067 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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |