Pontiac G6 vs Saturn Ion
The Saturn Ion is more fuel-efficient at 26 MPG combined, against 24 MPG for the Pontiac G6. At EPA assumptions that is about $200 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Pontiac G6 | Saturn Ion | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 2,605 | 1,537 |
| Most reported problem | Steering | Steering |
| Crashes and fires | 141 and 14 | 72 and 7 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 75,000 miles | 67,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 4 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 24 MPG | 26 MPG |
| City and highway | 21 and 31 | 23 and 32 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $2,800 | $2,600 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 2,605 complaints for the Pontiac G6 and 1,537 for the Saturn Ion. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 6 for the Pontiac G6, 4 for the Saturn Ion.