2006 Saturn ION vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Salsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Salsa would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Seat Salsa.
Because 2000 Seat Salsa is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn ION. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2000 Seat Salsa has automatic transmission and 2006 Saturn ION has manual transmission. 2006 Saturn ION will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Seat Salsa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Saturn ION | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
Make | Saturn | Seat |
Model | ION | Salsa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |