2006 Saturn ION vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn ION (140 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2010 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 821 kg more than 2010 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn ION | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Saturn | Honda |
| Model | ION | Fit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
