2006 Saturn Vue vs. 2006 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2006 Saturn Vue and 2006 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (144 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 421 kg more than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Because 2006 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Saturn Vue | 2006 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Saturn | SsangYong |
Model | Vue | Korando |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1444 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |