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2009 Saturn VUE and 2008 Kia Sportage Specifications
| Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
| Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Sportage | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 OHV-2v 222 hp@5900 219 lb-ft@3200 |
2.7L V6 DOHC-4v 173 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 103.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Length | 180.1 in | 171.3 in | 8.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 66.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 3527 lb. | 798 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 3.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.7 in | -0.5 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 54.6 in | -2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.1 in | -1.4 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.4 in | -0.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 56.3 in | -0.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.6 in | -1.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.2 in | -0.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 23.6 ft3 | 2.9 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 66.6 ft3 | -12.3 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2009 Saturn VUE
| 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 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2008 Kia Sportage
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2007 | 4dr SUV 173-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Nice and roomy see full Kia Sportage review |
| 2008 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2008 | 4dr SUV 140-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Front seat is to narrow and the it does not move anough front front to back see full Kia Sportage review |
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