Model Year | 2009 | 2018 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Ford Flex | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 287 hp@6500 254 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 117.9 in | -11.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 201.8 in | -21.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 68.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 4471 lb. | -395 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.2 gal. | -0.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.8 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.4 in | -2.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.5 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.5 in | -1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.1 in | -2.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 44.3 in | -7.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.7 in | -38.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 50.8 in | -50.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.1 in | -41.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.3 in | -33.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 118.4 in (over 3 rows) | -40.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 20.0 ft3 | 6.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 43.2 ft3 | -16.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 83.2 ft3 | -28.9 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Flex.