2006 Saturn Vue vs. 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Saturn Vue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Saturn Vue would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (164 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 500 kg more than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Saturn Vue (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 2010 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Saturn | Suzuki |
| Model | Vue | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
