Model Year | 2009 | 2011 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5700 177 lb-ft@4250 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 101.5 in | 5.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 179.3 in | 0.8 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 70.1 in | 2.7 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 59.2 in | 7.8 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3228 lb. | 848 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 14.5 gal. | 4.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.4 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 54.8 in | 1.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.1 in | -0.4 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 53.1 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.5 in | 1.4 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.6 in (over 2 rows) | 1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 32.8 ft3 | -6.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 66.9 ft3 | -12.6 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 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |