2003 Peugeot 307 vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn ION (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Peugeot 307. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2003 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 38 kg more than 2006 Saturn ION.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Saturn ION (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 307. (184 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Peugeot 307 | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Peugeot | Saturn |
| Model | 307 | ION |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
