Model Year | 2009 | 2008 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.8L V6 OHC-4v 263 hp@5750 260 lb-ft@4500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 101.4 in | 5.2 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 179.7 in | 0.4 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.2 in | 0.6 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 53.5 in | 13.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3538 lb. | 538 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 17.7 gal. | 1.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.5 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.2 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.8 in | -2.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 34.6 in | 4.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 51.2 in | 4.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 44.4 in | 8.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 29.2 in | 7.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 72 in (over 2 rows) | 5.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 15.7 ft3 | 38.6 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 2dr Convertible 263-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD |
Kids only and not very comfortable see full Mitsubishi Eclipse review |