Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mazda MPV | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.0L V6 DOHC-4v 200 hp@6200 200 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Minivan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 111.8 in | -5.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 189.5 in | -9.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.1 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 69.1 in | -2.1 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3754 lb. | 322 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.8 gal. | -0.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.0 in | -0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.8 in | -3.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 54.6 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.8 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 60.8 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 62.6 in | -9.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.0 in | -0.1 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.0 in | -38 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 58.1 in | -58.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 46.9 in | -46.9 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.6 in | -35.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 113.4 in (over 3 rows) | -35.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 17.2 ft3 | 9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 53.7 ft3 | -27.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 127.0 ft3 | -72.7 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 2006 Mazda MPV.