Saturn Ion Sedan (2003 – 2007) vs Kia Optima / Magentis (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 171 hp at most. The Saturn Ion Sedan uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,221 kg against 1,378 kg.
| Specification |
Saturn
Ion Sedan
2003 – 2007
|
Kia
Optima / Magentis
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2007 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 3 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 142 – 171 hp | 134 – 169 hp |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 133 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.8 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 – 214 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.6 – 10.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,686 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,707 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,621 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,221 – 1,270 kg | 1,378 – 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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