Model Year | 2009 | 2019 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volkswagen Beetle | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 174 hp@5000 184 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 2dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 100.0 in | 6.6 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 168.4 in | 11.7 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.2 in | 1.6 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 58.5 in | 8.5 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3012 lb. | 1064 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 39.4 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.3 in | 0.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.3 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 37.1 in | 2.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 49.0 in | 6.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 31.4 in | 5.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 72.7 in (over 2 rows) | 4.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 15.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 29.9 ft3 | 24.4 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 |
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