2005 / 2006 Saturn Ion 3

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 2005 / 2006 Saturn Ion 32006 / 2007 Ford Focus
Base Price :$ 15,905 (free price quote)$13,450 - $17,495 (free price quote)
Engine : 2.2L I4 2.0 L 
Layout : Sequential Electric Fuel Injected Front Wheel Drive 
Displacement : 2189 / 134 1999 cc. 
Valve : 16 16 
Transmission : 5 Speed Manual 5-Speed Manual 
Fuel Capacity : 13.0 14 gal.  
Fuel Economy - City : 26 26 
                           - Highway : 35 35 
   
Suspension - F : Independent Independent 
                       - R : Semi Independent Independent 
   
Brakes - F : Disc Disc 
               - R : Drum Drum 
   
Horsepower : 140 @ 5800 rpm 136 @ 6000 rpm 
Torque : 145 @ 4400 rpm 133 @ 4500 rpm 
Redline : 6500 rpm 6750 
   
Top Speed : 117 mph (estimated) 120 mph 
0-60 mph : 7.8 sec 7.9 sec. 
0-¼ mile : 16.0 sec @ 85.0 mph 16.1 sec @ 86.0 mph 
60-0 Breaking Distance : 133 ft. (estimated) 125 ft. 
200 ft skid pad : 0.74 g 0.82 g 
   
CurbWeight : 2772 MT 2627 lbs.  
Overall length : 184.5 in. 168.5 in.  
Wheelbase : 103.2 in. 102.9 in 
Overall width : 67.2 in. 66.7 in.  
Height : 57.4 in. 56.8 in.  

 


 

2005 / 2006 Saturn Ion 3

Pros :

- Structurally stiff new platform

- Smooth Ecotec engine

- Decent trunk space

- Dent-resistant plastic body panels

- Enough rear seat room

 

Cons :

- Apawling quality

- Not the best Interior materials

- Rear suspension not independent

- Rear drum brakes

- Automatic transmission sucks the life out of engine.



2006 / 2007 Ford Focus

Pros :

- Fun-loving character

- Forgiving ride quality

- Responsive steering

- Comfortable seats

- Simple controls

- Wide selection of body configurations and features

 

Cons :

- Sloppy build quality, mismatched interior plastics

- Inadequate storage and cupholders

- No rear head restraints

- 2.3-liter engine limited to ST sedan

 


 



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