2006 Ford Ikon vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2009 Saturn Aura is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 2,382 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Aura (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ikon weights approximately 386 kg more than 2009 Saturn Aura.
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, 2009 Saturn Aura (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ikon. 2009 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Ikon | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Ikon | Aura |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2382 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 61 L |