Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Honda Pilot | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 OHC-4v 244 hp@5600 240 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 188.0 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 77.5 in | -4.7 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 70.1 in | -3.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4453 lb. | -128 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 20.4 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.9 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 61.6 in | -5.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 57.5 in | -4.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.1 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 61.4 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.6 in | -3.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.6 in | -38.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 59.7 in | -59.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 49.0 in | -49 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 109 in (over 3 rows) | -31.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 15.9 ft3 | 10.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 47.6 ft3 | -21.1 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 87.6 ft3 | -33.3 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 |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
Pilot had third row seats. The Egde did not not. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Fits my tall kids; reclines and slides forward or back. see full Honda Pilot review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
very comfortable and lumbar adjustment work see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |