Model Year | 2009 | 2010 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Audi A3 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 101.5 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 168.7 in | 11.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 56.0 in | 11 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 3479 lb. | 846 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.0 gal. | 4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.1 in | 2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.2 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 36.9 in | 2.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.8 in | 3.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.8 in | 2.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 13.1 ft3 | 13.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 54.6 ft3 | -0.3 ft3 |
2009 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
More comfortable than the Pacifica i drove for the past 5 years see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 257-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed automatic AWD |
I am 6ft and my head is not in the roof. see full Saturn VUE review |
2010 Audi A3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
A lot less leg room when compared to the GTI, but the rear hatch space is bigger. see full Audi A3 review |