Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. Saturn Ion
$18,275
$12,300
Highlights
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$18,275
|
$12,300
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
150 hp
|
145 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
Front Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
150 @ 5100
|
145 @ 5600
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Gas I4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
165 @ 4000
|
150 @ 4200
|
| Displacement |
2.4L/148
|
2.2L/-TBD-
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 24 Hwy
|
26 City / 35 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
6.9 qts
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P195/60R15
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/55R16
|
P195/60R15
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.0 in
|
15 x -TBD- in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Twist beam
|
Soft Ride
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Macpherson Strut
|
Soft Ride
|
Steering
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Pwr
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
40 ft
|
35 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
18
|
17
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
4
|
Measurements
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Min Ground Clearance |
6 in
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
15 ft³
|
| Front Hip Room |
50 in
|
50 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
47 in
|
50 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
58 in
|
59 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
67 in
|
67 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
41 in
|
33 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Front Head Room |
39 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Head Room |
40 in
|
37 in
|
| Length, Overall |
169 in
|
185 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
42 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
53 in
|
| Height, Overall |
63 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
93 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
103 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
22 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
63 ft³
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
Not available
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
1,000 lbs
|
1,000 lbs
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,222 lbs
|
2,752 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
100 lbs
|
120 lbs
|
Electrical
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
510
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
120
|
105
|
Brakes
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2007 Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Not Available
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel
|
Not Available
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 x 0.9 in
|
10.1 x -TBD- in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
Pwr
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.62 x 0.35 in
|
Not Available in
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2007 Saturn Ion?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser and the 2007 Saturn Ion are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2007 Saturn Ion?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is more fuel efficient than the 2007 Saturn Ion with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser or the 2007 Saturn Ion?
The 2007 Saturn Ion is cheaper than the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser with a $12,300 starting MSRP versus a $18,275 starting MSRP.
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