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2006 Saturn ION Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 in | 103.2 in |
| Length | 185.0 in | 184.5 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 67.2 in |
| Height | 56.0 in | 57.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 2848 lb. | 2804 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.0 gal. | 13.0 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 38.9 in | 40.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.0 in | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 49.4 in | 49.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.2 in | 42.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.5 in | 37.0 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 51.0 in | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 48.3 in | 48.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 32.7 in | 33.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft3 | 14.7 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2006 Saturn ION
| 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 |
2006 Saturn ION 4-door Coupe Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| 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 |
2006 Saturn ION 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2006 Saturn ION
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2006 Saturn ION
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2006 Saturn ION.
2006 Saturn ION MSRP and Invoice Prices
| 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 |
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