Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,621 mm |
Length | 4,699 mm | 4,686 mm |
Width | 1,725 mm | 1,707 mm |
Height | 1,422 mm | 1,458 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,292 kg | 1,272 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 49 L | 49 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 988 mm | 1,016 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,372 mm | 1,364 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,255 mm | 1,257 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,072 mm | 1,072 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 940 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,295 mm | 1,341 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,227 mm | 1,234 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 831 mm | 846 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,902 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,918 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume | 402 L | 416 L |
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 |
Trim | 2 | 3 | Red Line |
Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@5800 145 lb-ft@4400 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@5800 145 lb-ft@4400 | supercharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 205 hp@5600 200 lb-ft@4400 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |   |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |   |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires | 215/45WR17 tires |
Trim | 2 | 3 |
Standard Engine | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@5800 145 lb-ft@4400 | 2.2L I4 DOHC-4v 140 hp@5800 145 lb-ft@4400 |
Optional Engine(s) |   | 2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 170 hp@6200 162 lb-ft@5000 |
Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Standard Tires | 195/60R15 tires | 205/55R16 tires |
2006 Saturn ION Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 145-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The engine in my ION is SUPERIOR to the one that was in my 1997 SL 1. It is quieter ,quicker and overall a more efficient powerplant. I researched this engine online and i was impressed with the engineering that went into its design. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Lots of power, Supercharged see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
This car was underrated at the factory, and has been tested at around 220hp to the wheels. Also, it has a limited slip differential, and a tuned suspension. see full Saturn ION review |
2007 | 4dr Coupe 175-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Very smooth, strong. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 | 4dr Coupe supercharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The HP increase over the base engine. The supercharger is smooth in its operation and provides a good boost of power for passing. The vehicle still gets decent gas mileage with normal driving. It is a performance vehicle. see full Saturn ION review |
2005 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
The engine had decent power, and the car would pull ok considering it was an automatic. That being said in 2005 they switched to a more reliable 4 speed automatic, and I'm grateful that is the year I bought. see full Saturn ION review |
2006 Saturn ION Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr Coupe 140-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
the fact that it cuts out when the tires spin and saturn claims its normal operation. see full Saturn ION review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Saturn ION.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Coupe | 2 | 12,925 | 11,891 | 565 |
4dr Coupe | 3 | 15,625 | 14,375 | 565 |
4dr Coupe | Red Line | 19,425 | 17,871 | 565 |
4dr Sedan | 2 | 11,925 | 10,971 | 565 |
4dr Sedan | 3 | 14,325 | 13,179 | 565 |