Model Year | 2008 | 2010 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volkswagen Passat | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 200 hp@5100 207 lb-ft@1800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automated manual | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 106.7 in | -0.1 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 188.0 in | -7.9 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 71.7 in | 1.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 59.7 in | 7.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4076 lb. | 3512 lb. | 564 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 0.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.3 in | 1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.7 in | 0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 0.0 in | 52.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.4 in | -0.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.6 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.6 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 37.7 in | -0.8 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 79.1 in (over 2 rows) | -1.5 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 35.8 ft3 | -9.3 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 61.7 ft3 | -7.4 ft3 |
2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
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 |
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 |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
There`s LOT`S of head and leg room...enough said! see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 170-horsepower 2.4L I4 Hybrid 4-speed automatic FWD |
Most space in its class. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
very roomy, i dont feel cramped in see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
You have a lot of space in front seat that you do not feel too tight that you cannot move. It is very rommy and also in the back too. see full Saturn VUE review |
2008 Saturn VUE Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
Too hard. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 143-horsepower 2.2L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
It need more lumbar support. see full Saturn VUE review |
2007 | 4dr SUV 248-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Not enough leg room. Back seat is not cushioned sufficiently for comfort. Backseat rest is to upright with minimal adjustments see full Saturn VUE review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Comfortable power seats with power lumbar adjustment. Good side support, and with the tilting/telescoping steering wheel - easy to find a comfortable driving position. Also has easy to use steering wheel controls for the cars stereo/trip computer. see full Volkswagen Passat review |
2010 Volkswagen Passat Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2009 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
very restrictive space see full Volkswagen Passat review |