Model Year | 2006 | 2007 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Toyota Solara | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
3.3L V6 DOHC-4v 210 hp@5600 220 lb-ft@3600 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 107.1 in | -3.9 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 192.5 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 71.5 in | -3.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.1 in | -0.1 in |
Curb Weight | 2848 lb. | 3440 lb. | -592 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 38.0 in | 0.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 56.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 53.7 in | -4.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.0 in | 0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 36.4 in | 0.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 53.7 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 50.8 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 35.4 in | -2.7 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77.4 in (over 2 rows) | -2.5 in |
Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 13.8 ft3 | 0.4 ft3 |
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 |
2007 Toyota Solara Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It fits two adults comfortably. see full Toyota Solara review |