Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Toyota Avalon | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 268 hp@6200 248 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 111.0 in | -4.4 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 197.2 in | -17.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 72.8 in | 0 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.5 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3490 lb. | 586 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.8 in | 1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 59.4 in | -3.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.8 in | -3.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.5 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 58.2 in | -2.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 56.2 in | -3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 40.9 in | -4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 82.2 in (over 2 rows) | -4.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 12.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 14.4 ft3 | 39.9 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 Toyota Avalon Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Limo like rear seat that actually reclines. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Plenty of room. see full Toyota Avalon review |
2007 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Very adequate as is the back see full Toyota Avalon review |
2006 | 4dr Sedan 268-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
very comfortable see full Toyota Avalon review |
2005 | 4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
My kids loved the roominess of the back seat which made easier transition from the former minivan. see full Toyota Avalon review |