Model Year | 2009 | 2020 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volkswagen Atlas | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 276 hp@6200 266 lb-ft@2750 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 117.3 in | -10.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 198.3 in | -18.2 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 78.3 in | -5.5 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 69.7 in | -2.7 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 4502 lb. | -177 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.6 gal. | 0.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 41.3 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 61.5 in | -5.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 58.2 in | -5.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.5 in | -0.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 40.4 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 60.8 in | -4.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 58.0 in | -5.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.6 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 38.3 in | -38.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 54.9 in | -54.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 45.1 in | -45.1 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 33.7 in | -33.7 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 112.8 in (over 3 rows) | -35.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 20.6 ft3 | 5.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 26.5 | 55.5 ft3 | -29 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 | -42.5 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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas.