2006 Saturn ION vs. 2006 Saturn Relay

To start off, both 2006 Saturn ION and 2006 Saturn Relay were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Relay is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Relay (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 6 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay.

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 Relay (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Relay will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Saturn ION 2006 Saturn Relay
Make Saturn Saturn
Model ION Relay
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2196 cc 3491 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 141 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 293 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 94.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1450 kg 1444 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 5210 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.8 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 95 L


 

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