2007 Acura TL vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Vue. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Acura TL (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Vue. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura TL | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Acura | Saturn |
| Model | TL | Vue |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 316 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
