2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2006 Saturn ION
To start off, 2007 Dodge Durango is newer by 1 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 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Durango (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Saturn ION. (140 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn ION. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn ION weights approximately 200 kg more than 2007 Dodge Durango.
Because 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango 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, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn ION. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn ION. 2007 Dodge Durango 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. 2007 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Durango | 2006 Saturn ION | |
| Make | Dodge | Saturn |
| Model | Durango | ION |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 59 L |
