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2003 Saturn Ion
2002 Saturn SL

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2003 Saturn Ion
MSRP $15,495 - $22,850
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2002 Saturn SL
MSRP $14,245 - $20,515
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas 4-cyl Gas L4
Gas L4
Displacement
2.2L/134
1.9L/116
Fuel System
SFI
SPFI
Horsepower
137 hp @ 5600 rpm 140 hp @ 5800 rpm
100 hp @ 5000 rpm 124 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque
142 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 145 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
114 ft-lb @ 2400 rpm 122 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD VTI automatic transmission 5-speed manual transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: lockup torque converter, driver selectable normal/performance shift modes, uphill/downhill grade logic 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.6 - 10.0 L/100 km
8.0 - 9.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.7 - 6.8 L/100 km
5.3 - 6.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.7 - 10.0 L/100 km
5.3 - 9.5 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 - 55.4 L
45.8 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
Front Disc Rear Drum
Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Optional
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Optional
Optional
Heated Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
988 - 1,016 mm
998 mm
Front Leg Room
1,072 mm
1,080 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,364 - 1,372 mm
1,369 mm
Rear Head Room
927 - 940 mm
965 mm
Rear Leg Room
831 - 846 mm
833 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,295 - 1,341 mm
1,349 mm
Trunk Volume
402 - 411 L
337 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,621 mm
2,601 mm
Length, Overall
4,686 - 4,699 mm
4,524 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,707 - 1,725 mm
1,687 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 - 1,458 mm
1,397 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,203 - 1,271 kg
1,066 - 1,102 kg
Front Tire Size
P185/70SR14 P195/60TR15 P205/55HR16
P185/65SR14 P185/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
P185/70SR14 P195/60TR15 P205/55HR16
P185/65SR14 P185/65TR15
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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