2007 BMW 328 vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2009 Saturn Aura is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Aura. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Aura.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Aura. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Aura. 2009 Saturn Aura has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 328 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 328 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Saturn Aura will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 328 | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
Make | BMW | Saturn |
Model | 328 | Aura |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 61 L |