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| | | | | 2005 / 2006 Saturn Ion 3 | 2007 / 2008 Mazda 6 | | Base Price : | $ 15,905 (free price quote) | $18,930 – $27,800 (free price quote) | | Engine : | 2.2L I4 | 2.3L | | Layout : | Sequential Electric Fuel Injected | FWD | | Displacement : | 2189 / 134 | 2260 | | Valve : | 16 | 16 | | Transmission : | 5 Speed Manual | 6 Speed Manual | | Fuel Capacity : | 13.0 | 18 gal. | | Fuel Economy - City : | 26 | 24 | | - Highway : | 35 | 31 | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent | Independent | | - R : | Semi Independent | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Disc | Disc | | - R : | Drum | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 140 @ 5800 rpm | 270@5500 | | Torque : | 145 @ 4400 rpm | 280@3000 | | Redline : | 6500 rpm | 7000 | | | | | | Top Speed : | 117 mph (estimated) | N/A | | 0-60 mph : | 7.8 sec | 7.4 sec. | | 0-¼ mile : | 16.0 sec @ 85.0 mph | 15 sec @ 89 mph | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 133 ft. (estimated) | N/A | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.74 g | 0.90 g | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 2772 MT | 3274 lbs. | | Overall length : | 184.5 in. | 186.8 in. | | Wheelbase : | 103.2 in. | 105.3 in. | | Overall width : | 67.2 in. | 70.1 in. | | Height : | 57.4 in. | 56.7 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 Mazda 6 Pros :
| More safety equipment standard |
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Performance with V-6 |
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Steering and handling |
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Instrument layout and readability |
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Quietness |
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Seat comfort and support | Cons :
| Radio controls |
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Short seat bottoms |
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Headroom in center rear position |
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