Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Toyota RAV4 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 269 hp@6200 246 lb-ft@4700 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 104.7 in | 1.9 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 181.1 in | -1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.5 in | 1.3 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 66.3 in | 0.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 3680 lb. | 645 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 40.8 in | -0.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.1 in | -1.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.8 in | -1.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.8 in | -1.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 39.7 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.3 in | 0.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 52.4 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 38.3 in | -1.4 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 37.2 in | -37.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 52.6 in | -52.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 43.3 in | -43.3 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 30.0 in | -30 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 110.1 in (over 3 rows) | -32.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 | 14.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 37.2 ft3 | -10.7 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 73.0 ft3 | -18.7 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 |
2011 Toyota RAV4 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2012 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
I'm about 6'3" and 220lbs so I get cramped on long trips. see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
back seat is hard, not much leg room see full Toyota RAV4 review |
2010 | 4dr SUV 179-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic AWD |
no lumbar support see full Toyota RAV4 review |