Model Year | 2009 | 2007 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-4v 350 hp@6800 324 lb-ft@3500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 112.4 in | -5.8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 187.2 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 75.9 in | -3.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 68.0 in | -1 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 5254 lb. | -929 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.4 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.7 in | 1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 57.7 in | -1.7 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 | 38.3 in | 1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 57.4 in | -1.5 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 0.0 in | 52.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 35.6 in | 1.3 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -4.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -16.7 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 |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |