2005 Saturn Vue vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn Vue (250 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 563 kg more than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Saturn Vue (328 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Saturn Vue | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Saturn | Chevrolet |
| Model | Vue | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 186 HP |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |
