2006 Saturn Vue vs. 2007 Saturn ION
To start off, 2007 Saturn ION is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn ION (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (144 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn ION should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Saturn ION.
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 Vue (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Saturn ION. (203 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Saturn ION.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 2007 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Saturn | Saturn |
| Model | Vue | ION |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| 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 | 144 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 49 L |
