Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Kia Sportage | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 260 hp@6000 269 lb-ft@1850 |
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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 | 103.9 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 174.8 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 73.0 in | -0.2 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 64.4 in | 2.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3311 lb. | 765 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.1 in | 1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 56.7 in | -0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.5 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.1 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 49.1 in | 3.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.9 in | -1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.3 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 26.1 ft3 | 0.4 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 |
2013 Kia Sportage Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV | Seats are just not comfortable for any trips lasting more than an hour. I'm 6'1 and my wife is 5'6" and we both found the seats to be uncomfortable on long trips see full Kia Sportage review |