Model Year | 2009 | 2013 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Nissan LEAF | |
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Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.3 in | 0.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 175.0 in | 5.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 61.0 in | 6 in |
Curb Weight | 3825 lb. | 3256 lb. | 569 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 19 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.2 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.3 in | 1.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 51.7 in | 0.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.1 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.3 in | 2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 52.5 in | 3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 50.0 in | 2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 33.3 in | 3.6 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 75.4 in (over 2 rows) | 2.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 24.0 ft3 | 2.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 30.0 ft3 | 24.3 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 Nissan LEAF Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 107-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic FWD |
The front and rear seats are very comfortable. The back can be cramped with three passengers. The SL has heated front and rear seats which works great and are needed as the car heater is very slow to initially get warm. The heated steering wheel is also a nice touch. The seat fabric is soft but the light color might not wear well. see full Nissan LEAF review |