2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 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 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP) has 152 more horse power than 2005 Saturn Vue. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn Vue.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Chevrolet | Saturn |
Model | Suburban | Vue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 454 Nm | 206 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 62 L |