2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Vue. (222 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Vue weights approximately 437 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Expedition | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Expedition | Vue |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 297 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 64 L |