Model Year | 2009 | 2017 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Subaru Outback | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L H6 DOHC-4v 256 hp@6000 247 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 108.1 in | -1.5 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 189.6 in | -9.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.4 in | 0.4 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 66.1 in | 0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3810 lb. | 266 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 58.1 in | -2.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.5 in | -2.9 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 42.9 in | -2.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.9 in | 0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.3 in | -1.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 55.0 in | -2.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.1 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 81 in (over 2 rows) | -3.4 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 35.5 ft3 | -9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 73.3 ft3 | -19 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 |
2017 Subaru Outback Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |
2016 | 4dr Wagon 175-horsepower 2.5L H4 6-speed shiftable CVT AWD |
see full Subaru Outback review |