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| | | | | 2005 / 2006 Saturn Ion 3 | 2007 / 2008 Honda Accord Coupe | | Base Price : | $ 15,905 (free price quote) | $20,475-$29,500 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 2.2L I4 | 2.4L | | Layout : | Sequential Electric Fuel Injected | FWD | | Displacement : | 2189 / 134 | 2354 | | Valve : | 16 | 16 | | Transmission : | 5 Speed Manual | 5 Speed Automatic | | Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 | 17.1 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 26 | 24 | | - Highway : | 35 | 34 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent | | - R : | Semi Independent | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Disc | | - R : | Drum | Drum | | | | | | Horsepower : | 140 @ 5800 rpm | 166@5800 | | Torque : | 145 @ 4400 rpm | 160@4000 | | Redline : | 6500 rpm | 6500 | | | | | | Top Speed : | 117 mph (estimated) | N/A | | 0-60 mph : | 7.8 sec | 8 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 16.0 sec @ 85.0 mph | 16 sec @ 85 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 133 ft. (estimated) | N/A | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.74 g | N/A | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 2772 MT | 3153 lbs. | | Overall length : | 184.5 in. | 187.8 in. | | Wheelbase : | 103.2 in. | 105.1 in. | | Overall width : | 67.2 in. | 71.3 in. | | Height : | 57.4 in. | 55.7 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.
2007 / 2008 Honda Accord Coupe Pros :
| Spirited acceleration with V-6 |
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Reputation for reliability |
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Instrument readability |
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Easy to drive and maneuver |
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Visibility | Cons :
| Over-abundant controls with navigation system |
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Snug passenger compartment |
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Short seat bottoms |
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Imperfect operation of Accord Hybrid powertrain |
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