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2003 Saturn ION Comparisons
Individual reviews have their uses, but nothing reveals a car’s pros and cons like
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cold, hard scrutiny. With our 2003 Saturn ION comparison tool you can see for yourself how any two or three models measure up against this vehicle in body dimensions, horsepower, fuel economy, equipment, pricing, you name it. Our user-friendly format should make differences easy to spot.
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| MSRP |
$12,410.00 |
$12,899.00 |
$11,575.00 |
$13,499.00 |
| Destination |
$485.00 |
$540.00 |
$485.00 |
$520.00 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Standard Engine |
2.2L 140hp I4 |
1.8L 126hp I4 |
1.5L 108hp I4 |
2L 145hp I4 |
| Horsepower |
140 @ 5800 RPM |
126 @ 6000 RPM |
108 @ 6000 RPM |
145 @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque |
145 @ 4400 RPM |
129 @ 2400 RPM |
105 @ 4200 RPM |
136 @ 3000 RPM |
| Valves |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Displacement (cc) |
2200 |
1769 |
1497 |
1995 |
| Bore X Stroke (in.) |
N/A |
3.1 X 3.5 |
3 X 3.3 |
3.3 X 3.5 |
| Compression Ratio |
N/A |
9.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.3:1 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| City (mpg) |
24 |
28 |
33 |
26 |
| Highway (mpg) |
32 |
35 |
39 |
32 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
2727.1 |
2581.6 |
2105.4 |
2641.1 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
103.2 |
99.8 |
93.3 |
97.6 |
| Length (in.) |
184.5 |
177.5 |
163.2 |
171.3 |
| Width (in.) |
67.2 |
67.3 |
65.4 |
67.7 |
| Height (in.) |
57.4 |
55.5 |
59.4 |
60.8 |
| Track Front (in.) |
58.8 |
58.1 |
56.9 |
57.1 |
| Track Rear (in.) |
58.4 |
57.3 |
55.9 |
56.9 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
| Front Headroom (in.) |
40 |
39.9 |
39.9 |
40.6 |
| Rear Headroom (in.) |
37 |
37 |
37.6 |
37.6 |
| Front Legroom (in.) |
42.2 |
41.6 |
41.1 |
41.4 |
| Rear Legroom (in.) |
33.3 |
33.7 |
35.2 |
36 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
53.7 |
52.5 |
51.9 |
53.7 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
52.8 |
52.6 |
50.7 |
52.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in.) |
49.5 |
52.1 |
51.1 |
48.8 |
| Rear Hip Room (in.) |
49.6 |
52.3 |
51 |
49.7 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
93 |
88.5 |
87.4 |
104.7 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Front Suspension |
strut |
strut |
strut |
strut |
| Rear Suspension |
torsion |
beam |
torsion |
strut |
| Tires |
185/70R14 |
195/60R15 |
175/65R14 |
185/65R14 |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Power Door Locks |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| 4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
front wheel drive |
| ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Vehicle Stability Control System |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Radio |
AM/FM |
N/A |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
| Cassette Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| CD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Yes |
| CD Changer |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Cruise Control |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Telescopic Steering Column |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Air Conditioning |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Front Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
| Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Sunroof / Moonroof |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Saturn ION 1 |
Nissan Sentra XE |
Toyota ECHO |
Suzuki Aerio S |
| Power Windows |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Std. |
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