Model Year | 2009 | 2006 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Toyota Highlander | |
Engine | 2.4L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 172 hp@6500 167 lb-ft@4500 |
3.3L V6 Hybrid DOHC-4v 208 hp@5600 212 lb-ft@4400 |
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Transmission | 4-speed automatic | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.9 in | -0.3 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 184.6 in | -4.5 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.9 in | 0.9 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 67.9 in | -0.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3789 lb. | 4070 lb. | -281 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.1 gal. | -0.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.0 in | 0.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.9 in | -1.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 55.1 in | -2.5 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 40.7 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.8 in | -0.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.0 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 54.9 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 36.4 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 32.3 in | -32.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 53.2 in | -53.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 39.8 in | -39.8 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.2 in | -30.2 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 107.3 in (over 3 rows) | -29.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 10.5 ft3 | 16 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 39.7 ft3 | -13.2 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 80.6 ft3 | -26.3 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 |
2006 Toyota Highlander Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 215-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ease of entry and exit and the spacious leg room. see full Toyota Highlander review |