2006 Saturn Vue vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Vue. (144 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Because 2012 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Vue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Vue. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Saturn Vue | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Saturn | Toyota |
Model | Vue | Venza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2196 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 67 L |