2006 Saturn ION vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 5 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
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, 2005 Saturn Vue (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2006 Saturn ION has automatic transmission and 2005 Saturn Vue has manual transmission. 2005 Saturn Vue will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Saturn ION will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn ION | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | ION | Vue |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 62 L |
