Compare 2003 Saturn ION - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $14,030 | $13,010 | $13,570 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $13,092 | $11,898 | $12,550 |
| Destination | $565 | $460 | $485 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Clock | In-radio Display | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Vinyl/rubber Front | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Windows | Fixed | Manual | Manual |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Optional | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | N/A | Front |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Mechanical | Mechanical |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 6-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Fold Flat Front Passenger Seat | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Front Armrests | N/A | Driver | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable |
| Seat Trim | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| Speakers | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Amplifier | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Equalizer | Automatic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | N/A | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Occupancy Sensor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Automatic Crash Response (airbags And/or Sensors) | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Emergency Services | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Crisis Assist | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Door Unlock | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Roadside Assistance | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Horn And Lights | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Hands-Free Calling | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Vehicle Diagnostics | OnStar | N/A | N/A |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Illuminated Entry | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | N/A | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Manual | Manual |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (72 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/unlimited Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | Saturn New Car Warranty 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 72 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Fixed | Window Grid | Integrated Roof |
| Body Material | Composite/galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Black | Black |
| Grille Trim | N/A | Body-colored W/chrome Accents | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Manual Remote Driver, Manual Passenger | Dual Manual Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Power Sliding And Tilting Glass | N/A | N/A |
| Spoiler | Wing | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P195/60TR15.0 BSW AS | P185/70SR14.0 BSW AS | P185/65SR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 15" Steel | 14" Steel | 15" Steel |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Fixed Interval | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 1.7L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | SOHC | DOHC |
| Brakes | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum | Front Disc/rear Drum |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | N/A | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Front-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Engine Block Heater | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Double Wishbone | Torsion Beam |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Regular | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Transmission | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.84 | 4.11 | 3.94 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 185.0 " | 174.6 " | 178.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 67.9 " | 67.5 " | 66.9 " |
| Exterior Height | 56.0 " | 56.7 " | 57.5 " |
| Engine | 2.2L I-4 | 1.7L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 140 @ 5,800 Rpm | 115 @ 6,100 Rpm | 130 @ 6,000 Rpm |
| Torque | 145 @ 4,400 Rpm | 110 @ 4,500 Rpm | 125 @ 4,200 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 26 Mpg | 32 Mpg | 32 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 33 Mpg | 38 Mpg | 40 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.2 Seconds | 8.7 Seconds | 8.5 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 16.8 Seconds | 16.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 86 Mph | 84 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .8 | .8 | .8 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 59 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.39/3.72 " | 2.95/3.72 " | 3.11/3.60 " |
| Curb Weight | 2,751 Lbs. | 2,449 Lbs. | 2,502 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | 1,000 Lbs. | N/A | 1,500 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 103.2 " | 103.1 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 58.8 " | 57.9 " | 58.3 " |
| Rear Track | 58.4 " | 57.9 " | 57.5 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.7 '' | 17.1 '' | 17.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .32 | N/A | .30 |
| Front Legroom | 42.2 " | 42.2 " | 41.3 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.7 " | 36.0 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Headroom | 38.9 " | 39.8 " | 39.1 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 37.2 " | 37.1 " |
| Front Hip Room | 49.4 " | 51.2 " | 51.9 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.3 " | 49.8 " | 46.2 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 " | 52.6 " | 53.1 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 51.0 " | 52.0 " | 53.5 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.2 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 13.6 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.2 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. | 13.6 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 87 Cu.ft. | 91 Cu.ft. | 90 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 13.5 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Driver's | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| Overall Rollover Rating | N/A | 4 | 4 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | good |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | good | good |
| Bumpers | N/A | N/A | good |
| Restraints | N/A | good | good |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | good | good |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | good |
| Overall Front | N/A | good | good |
