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Model Year | 2007 | 2011 | |
Model | Saturn ION | Volkswagen Eos | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 175 hp@6200 164 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Coupe | 2dr Hardtop conv. | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 101.5 in | 1.7 in |
Length | 185.0 in | 173.5 in | 11.5 in |
Width | 67.9 in | 70.5 in | -2.6 in |
Height | 56.0 in | 56.8 in | -0.8 in |
Curb Weight | 2848 lb. | 3549 lb. | -701 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | -1.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 37.5 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 54.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 0.0 in | 49.4 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 41.7 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 35.8 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 41.5 in | 9.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 0.0 in | 48.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 32.5 in | 0.2 in |
Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 14.2 ft3 | 6.6 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 14.2 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 3.7 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 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |