Model Year | 2009 | 2009 | |
Model | Saturn VUE | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 257 hp@6500 241 lb-ft@4800 |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 103.9 in | 2.7 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 178.0 in | 2.1 in |
Width | 72.8 in | 69.7 in | 3.1 in |
Height | 67.0 in | 57.4 in | 9.6 in |
Curb Weight | 4325 lb. | 3543 lb. | 782 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 3.1 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.2 in | 38.9 in | 1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.0 in | 55.2 in | 0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 52.6 in | 53.7 in | -1.1 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.7 in | 41.6 in | -0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.3 in | 38.1 in | 1.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 54.1 in | 1.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.9 in | 50.7 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 36.9 in | 34.4 in | 2.5 in |
Total Legroom | 77.6 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 1.6 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 26.5 ft3 | 27.4 ft3 | -0.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 54.3 ft3 | 62.9 ft3 | -8.6 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 |
2009 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |