2006 Saturn Vue vs. 2012 Ford Focus
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 6 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Ford Focus. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 609 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Saturn Vue is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue 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 (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Saturn Vue | 2012 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Saturn | Ford |
| Model | Vue | Focus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 329 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4450 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1337 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 47 L |
