Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Nissan Pathfinder | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 270 hp@5600 291 lb-ft@4000 |
|
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | 4WD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 112.2 in | -5.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 187.6 in | -7.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 72.4 in | -5.4 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4859 lb. | -534 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -2.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.3 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.5 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.4 in | -1.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.9 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.4 in | -2.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 57.6 in | -4.7 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.2 in | 2.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 36.7 in | -36.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 57.1 in | -57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 44.0 in | -44 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 28.1 in | -28.1 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 104.7 in (over 3 rows) | -27.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 16.5 ft3 | 10 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 49.2 ft3 | -22.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 79.2 ft3 | -24.9 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 |
2006 Nissan Pathfinder Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range |
Rear seat is cramped. I would gladly give up the third row seat, for more room for the rear (2nd row) seats. see full Nissan Pathfinder review |
2006 | 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD |
Rear seating is small for long hauls, and seats WAY too hard see full Nissan Pathfinder review |